How many charging piles are there in China?

According to data from the Ministry of Public Security, by the end of 2023, China had 20.41 million NEVs and 8.6 million charging piles. It resulted in a ratio of vehicles to charging piles of about 2.4:1. For public charging piles, the ratio was around 7.5:1.

Why are Chinese charging pile companies so popular?

Chinese charging pile companies have advantages in the supply chain, technology innovation and cost, leading to high demand in overseas markets, industry experts said. With emissions regulations tightening, the transition to vehicle electrification is unstoppable worldwide.

Are homegrown charging piles for new energy vehicles a big deal?

[XIE SHANGGUO/FOR CHINA DAILY] Global interest in homegrown charging piles for new energy vehicles has ballooned as China cements its leading position in the global NEV market with exports set to almost double this year, experts and industry executives said.

Does China's e-commerce platform have a charging pile section?

Data of China's largest cross-board e-commerce platform, Alibaba, shows that in the first week of March 2023, overseas demand for charging piles on its international platform rose by 218 percent compared to 2022. In response, Alibaba set up a dedicated section for charging piles, with 295 domestic companies joining.

Which country owns the most charging piles in the world?

Currently, China’s charging pile ownership ranks first in the world. As of the end of 2020, China’s new energy vehicle ownership reached 4.92 million units, and number of charging piles amounted to 1.68 million units.

What is the ratio of vehicles to charging piles?

It resulted in a ratio of vehicles to charging piles of about 2.4:1. For public charging piles, the ratio was around 7.5:1. Seeing vast overseas market potential, Chinese charging pile companies have expanded into the European and American markets in recent years.