At a time when the wave of new energy vehicles is sweeping the world, Beijing is accelerating the construction of new energy vehicle charging infrastructure with a large-scale layout. In 2025, Beijing plans to build more than 1,000 super charging stations, with the goal of "charging 1 kilometer in 1 second", which will undoubtedly inject strong impetus into the development of new energy vehicles, make a qualitative leap in their charging experience, and significantly improve Beijing's competitiveness in the field of new energy vehicles.
1. The scale and layout of the construction of supercharging stations: precise planning and comprehensive coverage
According to the Beijing Action Plan for the Development of High-quality Supercharging Stations for New Energy Vehicles, Beijing's high-quality supercharging stations are divided into two modes: first-class supercharging stations and second-level supercharging stations. At least 3 overcharging piles and 9 fast charging piles are set up at the first-level supercharging station, with a total power of 1200kW for a single station. The secondary supercharging station is equipped with at least 2 supercharging piles and 6 fast charging piles, with a total power of 600kW for a single station. This hierarchical setting can meet the charging needs of different scenarios and provide more flexible and efficient charging services.
In terms of layout, the supercharging station will focus on covering five key scenarios, including large transportation hubs, highway service areas, key business districts, conference hotels and convention and exhibition centers, and 4A-level and above scenic spots. In addition, Beijing's eight railway stations, two airports, and bus and passenger terminals with large passenger flows will also achieve full coverage of supercharging stations. For example, in the parking lot of the Beijing Business Hall in Fengtai District, where an overcharging station has been put into use, a new energy vehicle owner experienced "super fast charging", which can quickly charge 40 degrees in half an hour and cost less than 36 yuan. This layout fully considers the travel needs and usage habits of new energy vehicle users, and can effectively improve the utilization rate and service level of charging facilities.
Pictured: By 2025, Beijing plans to build more than 1,000 supercharging stations
2. Technological innovation: the key support to achieve "1 km in 1 second".
To achieve the charging speed of "charging 1 km in 1 second", it is inseparable from advanced supercharging technology. At present, overcharging technology is mainly divided into two schemes: high-voltage fast charging and high-current fast charging. The high-voltage fast charging scheme increases the charging power by increasing the charging voltage, while the high-current fast charging scheme achieves fast charging by increasing the charging current. According to the data of the Prospective Industry Research Institute, the construction capacity of supercharging stations of China's new car-making forces is also constantly improving. As of June 2024, NIO has built 2,279 supercharging stations and 10,240 supercharging piles across the country, which is similar in scale to Tesla. Xpeng, Ideal, and Zeekr have 354, 444, and 456 supercharging stations. In addition, Huawei's fully liquid-cooled supercharging pile, launched in April last year, has a maximum output power of 600 kilowatts and a maximum current of 600A, saying that its charging speed can reach "one kilometer per second".
These technological innovations have provided strong support for the construction of super charging stations in Beijing. Taking the first two super charging stations built by the State Grid in Beijing as an example, a 1000-volt high-voltage technology platform is adopted, and liquid-cooled overcharging technology is used, with a maximum output power of 600 kilowatts per gun, which can not only meet the general charging needs of social vehicles, but also meet its rapid charging needs within 10 minutes for vehicles with super fast charging battery technology.
3. Policy support and market opportunities: multi-party participation to promote development
The Beijing Municipal Government has attached great importance to and supported the construction of super charging stations. The Action Plan clarifies the goals and tasks of the construction of supercharging stations, and proposes a series of policy measures, including improving the standard and specification system, encouraging multi-party participation in diversified development, strengthening land use security, and strengthening power security. These policies and measures will provide a strong guarantee for the construction of supercharging stations and promote the smooth progress of the construction of supercharging stations.
The construction of supercharging stations will not only help improve the experience of using new energy vehicles, but also drive the development of related industries. According to data from the Prospective Industry Research Institute, the participating companies in China's supercharging industry chain mainly include upstream manufacturers, midstream construction and operators, and downstream application markets. The acceleration of the construction of supercharging stations will bring broad market opportunities to these enterprises and promote the coordinated development of the industrial chain. For example, upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain such as R&D and design, manufacturing, installation and operation related to charging piles are expected to gather in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to build an ecosystem of the whole industrial chain.
4. Socio-economic impacts: Promote energy transition and promote economic growth
Beijing's plans to build superchargers will have far-reaching socio-economic implications. On the one hand, the construction of supercharging stations will promote the energy transition and promote the use of clean energy. With the popularization of new energy vehicles, the demand for electricity will continue to increase, and the construction of supercharging stations will provide more convenient charging services for new energy vehicles, further promote the development of new energy vehicles, thereby reducing dependence on traditional fossil energy, reducing carbon emissions, and contributing to the realization of carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals.
On the other hand, the construction of supercharging stations will promote economic growth. The construction of supercharging stations requires a large amount of capital investment, including equipment procurement, site leasing, power expansion and other expenses, which will drive the development of related industries and create a large number of employment opportunities. At the same time, the operation and management of supercharging stations also require professional technical and personnel support, which will further promote employment and economic growth.
5. Future prospects: leading the new trend of new energy vehicle development
By 2035, the average charging time of high-quality supercharging stations will be reduced to less than 8 minutes. This will make the charging experience of new energy vehicles closer to the refueling experience of traditional fuel vehicles, and further enhance the market competitiveness of new energy vehicles. With the continuous improvement of the construction of supercharging stations, the popularization of new energy vehicles will be further accelerated, making greater contributions to promoting the green and low-carbon transformation of the economy and society.
In conclusion, Beijing's plan to build a supercharger is a strategic move of great significance. By improving the charging infrastructure and improving the experience of new energy vehicles, it will effectively promote the popularization and promotion of new energy vehicles and promote the sustainable development of the economy and society. In the future, we look forward to seeing more cities join the ranks of supercharging station construction and jointly promote the development and growth of the new energy vehicle industry.
