Nation plans to expand charging infrastructure for new energy vehicles

Development of charging infrastructure for new energy vehicles is fast catching up with the growth in sales of such vehicles, although the number of NEVs in China still outstrips the existing charging facilities, according to industry experts.

They said the main driving force for the fast development of charging infrastructure includes the increased demand, due to rapid growth of NEVs, as well as the government's efforts.

"The development of charging infrastructure is important for the development of the NEV industry, because lack of charging facilities is usually a major barrier for NEV purchases," said Tong Zongqi, director of the information department under the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance.