State Grid launches first Beijing-located supercharging stations

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- The State Grid Corporation of China (State Grid) recently launched its first batch of supercharging stations for Beijing city, according to a report from CCTV News channel. These stations boast a maximum single-gun output of 600 kilowatts, with a daily service capacity of up to 700 vehicles.

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The initial two supercharging stations are located in Beijing's Daxing District and Fengtai District. The Xihongmen Supercharging Station in Daxing is situated in the Xihongmen commercial area and features a 480-kilowatt supercharging main cabinet with three charging piles, capable of charging six electric vehicles simultaneously. The station can accommodate up to 300 vehicles daily. Meanwhile, the Dongguantou Supercharging Station in Fengtai, located within the Lize Financial Business District, includes a 640-kilowatt supercharging main cabinet and four charging piles, supporting the simultaneous charging of eight electric vehicles.

Huang Yu, Project Manager at State Grid (Beijing) New Energy Vehicle Service Co., Ltd., highlighted the advanced technology of these stations: "The supercharging stations utilize a 1,000-volt high-voltage platform and liquid-cooled supercharging technology, delivering a maximum single-gun output of 600 kilowatts. This setup meets the general charging needs of the public, while vehicles equipped with super-fast charging battery technology can be charged in as little as 10 minutes."

Looking ahead, State Grid plans to construct an additional nine supercharging stations across Beijing in the second half of the year, bringing the total to 11. These stations will be strategically located in Tongzhou, Chaoyang, Fengtai, Yizhuang, Daxing, Shunyi, and Fangshan districts. With a combined daily service capacity of 8,000 vehicles, the new stations will provide more efficient and faster supercharging services to electric vehicle owners.