China’s Guangdong province has unveiled a major infrastructure strategy aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption, with plans to build more than 3 million charging facilities by the end of 2027 to support a rapidly growing fleet of new energy vehicles (NEVs).
The action plan, jointly issued by eight provincial government departments including the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission, seeks to expand charging access across urban centers, highways and rural areas while promoting next-generation charging technologies.
Charging Network Expansion Targets 8 Million NEVs
Under the plan, Guangdong aims to establish a charging network capable of supporting more than 8 million new energy vehicles in the coming years.
One of the key objectives is to achieve full coverage of supercharging stations across all counties in the province. Authorities expect the number of supercharging stations to exceed the number of conventional gasoline stations by the end of 2027.
Guangdong, China’s most populous province with approximately 129 million residents, is already one of the country’s largest electric vehicle markets and a major manufacturing hub for the industry.
Focus on High-Power and Megawatt Charging
The provincial government plans to accelerate the deployment of high-power charging infrastructure, particularly charging facilities capable of delivering more than 250 kilowatts per charging gun.
The plan encourages the construction of ultra-fast chargers rated at 480 kW and above, as well as megawatt-class charging systems capable of exceeding 1,000 kW.
By the end of 2027, Guangdong aims to have installed more than 10,000 high-power charging guns across the province.
Deployment will focus on locations with high vehicle traffic, including highways, airports, logistics hubs and commercial districts.
Support for Domestic EV Manufacturers
The infrastructure initiative is expected to benefit automakers based in Guangdong, one of China’s most important electric vehicle production centers.
The province is home to major manufacturers including BYD, GAC Group and Xpeng.
The government’s emphasis on ultra-fast charging aligns with recent developments in the domestic EV industry. Earlier this year, BYD introduced a flash-charging system capable of delivering up to 1,500 kW from a single charging gun.
The company has also announced plans to build 20,000 flash-charging stations across China by the end of the year as part of its broader charging network expansion strategy.
Highway and Rural Coverage Planned
In addition to urban deployment, Guangdong intends to significantly expand charging access along transportation corridors and in rural communities.
Officials plan to install more than 10,800 charging facilities at highway service areas by the end of 2027. The initiative also calls for charging infrastructure to be extended to rural tourism destinations and selected villages to support broader EV adoption outside major cities.
The province’s large vehicle population provides a substantial foundation for the plan. Official figures show Guangdong’s total vehicle fleet exceeded 41 million units in 2023.
Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Included
The strategy also incorporates vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology as authorities seek to manage the growing impact of EV charging on the electricity network.
V2G systems allow electric vehicles to discharge electricity back into the grid during periods of high demand, helping support grid stability and improve energy management.
Guangdong plans to build more than 2,500 V2G facilities by the end of 2027. Authorities expect these installations to collectively deliver more than 3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity back to the grid through reverse charging operations.
The initiative reflects China’s broader efforts to strengthen charging infrastructure, reduce barriers to EV adoption and integrate electric vehicles more closely into future power systems.
Source: CnEVPost
