China's EV charging infrastructure keeps growing quickly. As of the end of August 2026, the country had 24.223 million charging connectors (the “guns”), up 39.6% year-on-year, according to China's National Energy Administration (NEA). Most of them are private.

China now has more than 24 million EV charging connectors

Per NEA data from the national charging-infrastructure monitoring platform, total charging connectors reached 24.223 million at the end of August 2026. The breakdown:

  • 5.16 million public connectors, up 19.5% year-on-year.
  • 19.063 million private connectors, up 46.3%.
  • Total rated power of the public charging system is about 262 million kW.
  • Average power per public connector is about 50.69 kW.

About 79% of all connectors are now private, showing that much of the expansion comes not only from public stations but also from user-linked and private infrastructure.

Growth is still very fast

At the end of July 2026, China had about 23.68 million connectors, meaning August alone added roughly 540,000. Looking further back, the figure was 22.497 million at the end of May. The trend shows the network supporting EVs keeps expanding alongside the spread of new-energy vehicles.

It's not just about more chargers — they must be faster

The number of connectors reflects only part of EV infrastructure; charging power matters more and more. The NEA says the build-out of high-power charging is being accelerated to enable faster energy top-ups for EVs. The infrastructure story is shifting from “are there enough places to charge?” toward “is charging fast and convenient enough?”.

Why charging infrastructure matters for the EV market

A large EV market needs more than just electric cars; it needs the ecosystem behind them: EV → battery → grid → home charging → public charging → fast charging. If cars grow faster than charging can keep up, drivers may struggle to find a spot or wait in line. China is therefore expanding both the size and the serving capacity of its charging network at once.

Usage is rising too

More infrastructure doesn't mean the chargers just sit idle. August power data show China's charging and battery-swap services consumed about 17.2 billion kWh, up roughly 51% year-on-year — a sign that the expansion is matched by real demand.

30 seconds to get it

  • 24.223 million — total EV charging connectors in China at the end of August 2026.
  • +39.6% — growth year-on-year.
  • 5.16 million public connectors · 19.063 million private connectors.
  • 50.69 kW — average power per public connector.
  • The point: the network keeps growing in scale, coverage and fast-charging capability.

Frequently asked questions

  • How many EV charging connectors does China have? — 24.223 million connectors as of end-August 2026, up 39.6% year-on-year, per the NEA.
  • How many are public vs private? — 5.16 million public (+19.5%) and 19.063 million private (+46.3%); about 79% are private.
  • Why not say “24 million charging stations”? — The source counts connectors/guns, both public and private — not stations; calling it “24 million stations” would misrepresent the scale.
  • How powerful is each public connector? — About 50.69 kW on average, with the public system's total rated power around 262 million kW.