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8/13/2025, 9:55:32 AM

šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ China EV Charing, 2025

Thinking of investing in an EV, here are some thing to know.

China’s EV Dominance: By the NumbersĀ 
  • 49% of new car sales are EVs (up from 36% in 2023), with 11 million EVs sold in 2024.
  • 14.4 million charging points nationwide (1 per 2.2 EVs), including 100,000 ultra-fast stations(800V+).
  • Subsidy surge: Over 4 million applicants for the 2025 trade-in scheme (RMB 20,000/~$2,730 per EV) .
Must-Have Apps (No Mandarin Needed)
  • 充电 (EV Connect)
    Covers 90% of chargers, real-time pricing | Enable "English mode" in settings
  • NIO App
    1,500+ battery-swap stations (3-min swaps) | Link to Alipay for auto-pay
  • Tesla SuperchargerĀ 
    Open to non-Teslas in 10+ cities | Use "Charge My Non-Tesla" filterĀ 
Subsidies DecodedĀ 
  • National:
    • RMB 20,000 for trading in ICE cars (expanded to pre-2012 China 4 emission vehicles).
    • Free license plates in Shanghai/Shenzhen (bypass lotteries).
  • Local Perks:
    • Cities like Shenzhen offer extra RMB 4,000–5,000 for Huawei-powered EVs (e.g., HarmonyOS cars).
  • Corporate Fleets: Tax exemptions for company EVs (up to 8 years).
Charging Etiquette & Survival Tips
  • Avoid "Charging Deserts": Rural areas lag in infrastructure—use Amap’s EV layer (高德地图).
  • Ultra-Fast Chargers: Don’t hog 1MW+ stations if <80% charged (prioritize long-distance drivers).
  • Home Charging:
    • Install a 7.4kW wallbox (requires property approval; hire bilingual contractors).
    • Solar pairing cuts grid reliance by 30% (e.g., Delta inverters).
The Future: What Expats Should Watch
  • 2027 Targets: 58% of auto sales to be EVs, with solar-powered highway stations.
  • Tech Trends: Huawei’s autonomous driving tech (subsidized in 10+ cities)

Don't hesitate to join the green license plate boom in China.Ā  You don't need to be a automotive expert to see how many EVs are on the road, just count the green license plates.
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