Key points in this article
The pricing policy
Valley rates sit well below flat rates, making night charging a tangible saving. The National Development and Reform Commission's EV charging pricing policy lets households that meter directly with the grid voluntarily choose peak-valley time-of-use pricing, guiding orderly charging. Shandong's Energy Doc 2024-667 of August 19 2024 requires new residential fixed spaces to be 100 percent pre-equipped or reserved and pushes removal of property proof.
Qingdao on the ground
For Qingdao, the policy means home-pile users can see each kilowatt-hour's price inside the app. Qingdao operators make billing details transparent so residents calculate clearly and trust the system. After grids enable peak-valley, the habit of plug in at bedtime and full by morning becomes normal.
Trust through clarity
Transparent billing is the cornerstone of trust and the key to repeat charging. The deeper value of pricing policy is using the price lever to guide disorderly charging into orderly flow, a win for grid and users. Operators should show clear cost views; residents apply for independent metering and valley rates.