The southern Chinese province of Guangdong has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, according to reports by CnEVPost. By the end of 2027, the province aims to deploy over three million charging points to meet the needs of more than eight million new energy vehicles (NEVs).

The action plan was published by eight authorities, including the Provincial Development and Reform Commission. Its key objectives include expanding fast-charging infrastructure and improving the everyday usability of electric vehicles.

A focal point of the plan is the expansion of high-performance charging infrastructure. Guangdong aims to promote charging stations with a capacity of over 250 kW, with a particular focus on fast chargers delivering 480 kW and megawatt charging systems exceeding 1,000 kW.

By the end of 2027, authorities plan to install more than 10,000 additional high-performance charging points. These will be located primarily along motorways, at airports, and in commercial and shopping centres. According to CnEVPost, the number of fast-charging stations will at that point surpass the number of traditional petrol stations in the province.

In addition to urban centres, the expansion plan includes targets for motorways and rural regions. By the end of 2027, more than 10,800 charging points are to be installed at service areas along motorways. The province also plans to expand charging infrastructure in tourist-focused communities and villages.

Guangdong is also investing in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologies. By the end of 2027, over 2,500 bidirectional charging points are expected to be installed. These will enable electric vehicles to feed electricity back into the grid when needed, helping to stabilise the energy system.

With a population of around 129 million, Guangdong is one of China’s most populous provinces and a key hub for the electric vehicle industry. Manufacturers based there include BYD, Xpeng, and GAC Group.

cnevpost.com