Gasgoo Munich- Chongqing has unveiled a new action plan aimed at shifting its charging infrastructure strategy from sheer expansion to high-quality development. The "Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Service Capabilities in Chongqing (2026–2028)" focuses on upgrading the city's network, according to Gasgoo.
Source: Chongqing Municipal Government website
By the end of 2028, the city aims to have installed at least 750,000 charging facilities, including more than 2,500 ultra-fast charging stations. This network will offer over 7.5 million kilowatts of public charging capacity, capable of serving more than 2 million new energy vehicles. The initiative seeks to solidify a high-quality infrastructure system characterized by comprehensive urban coverage, interconnected highway corridors, extended rural access, specialized services for key locations, and smart, secure residential charging.
To achieve these targets, the plan outlines five key initiatives: upgrading public charging facilities, improving refueling efficiency for electric heavy-duty trucks, scaling up vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications, enhancing charging operation services, and bolstering power supply capabilities.
Specifically, the drive to upgrade public facilities includes six measures: densifying the urban ultra-fast charging network, systematically developing highway charging points, strengthening rural coverage, boosting service at tourist sites, optimizing residential charging conditions, and promoting a unified construction and service model for communities.
These six measures come with concrete targets:
By the end of 2028, the city plans to add more than 100 ultra-fast stations in urban areas to maintain broad coverage. Another 100 ultra-fast stations will be built at highway service areas, alongside 50 high-power stations along national and provincial highways, ensuring a seamless "linear" highway network. Rural areas will see 100 new high-power stations to fill gaps in coverage, while tourist destinations will get 50 ultra-fast stations. Additionally, residential zones are slated for more than 200,000 new private charging points to enhance safety and smart management.
The plan also calls for tailored vehicle-to-grid (V2G) scenarios based on parking patterns and grid regulation needs. By late 2028, Chongqing aims to launch at least 10 new V2G projects and install over 100 bi-directional charging piles, targeting a discharge volume exceeding 1 million kilowatt-hours. This push is designed to steadily expand the scale of V2G applications.
