Despite the construction of around 89,000 charging stations in service zones along national expressways, nearly achieving comprehensive coverage, and the addition of 11,000 high-capacity charging facilities from January to August 2026, electric vehicle (EV) owners still encountered lengthy queues for charging during the National Day holiday. This issue primarily stems from the highly fluctuating demand for expressway charging, with a significant spike in charging needs during holidays that outstrips the available supply.
