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A 23-million-strong network
On 30 July the National Energy Administration released its mid-2026 charging-infrastructure scorecard: by end-June, China had 23.057 million charging points, up 43.2% year on year—5.009 million public and 18.048 million private. The industry's focus is shifting from 'whether there is a stall' to 'how good the service is' and how balanced the network is.
Counties nearly covered
Two signals stand out: county-level charging coverage has risen to 98.61%, and over 180,000 high-power connectors are built. During the May holiday, highway charging hit 3.9784 million sessions and 94.9314 million kWh—daily volume up 14.09% from Spring Festival, a new high that shows holiday补给 has become a systematic capability.
What it means for Yantai
For Yantai, 98.61% county coverage means its counties are quickly joining the national network. Dongdian Huichong's community shelters and township inclusive layout ride this trend—so residents, in city or town, charge nearby, steadily and safely.