前4月用电量增速继续回升，充换电服务业用电量同比增长超过四成

Core Insights - National Energy Administration reported that from January to April, the total electricity consumption in China reached 3.16 trillion kilowatt-hours, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.1%, with an increase of 0.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter [1] - In April, the total electricity consumption was 772.1 billion kilowatt-hours, showing a year-on-year growth of 4.7%, which is significantly higher than the growth levels observed in January and February [1] Industry Analysis - The primary industry saw a rapid increase in electricity consumption, with a total of 42.4 billion kilowatt-hours from January to April, marking a year-on-year growth of 10.0% [1] - The secondary industry maintained growth, consuming 2.05 trillion kilowatt-hours, which is a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, with high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors leading in growth rates [1] - The tertiary industry also experienced significant growth, with electricity consumption reaching 585.6 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 6.0%, and an acceleration of 0.8 percentage points compared to the first quarter [1] Sector-Specific Insights - In April, the tertiary industry's electricity consumption was 139 billion kilowatt-hours, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.0% [2] - The information transmission/software and IT services sector saw a year-on-year increase of 15.1%, boosted by the rapid development of mobile internet, big data, and cloud computing, with the internet and related services growing by 27.8% [2] - The wholesale and retail sector maintained double-digit growth, with a year-on-year increase of 12.8%, while the electric vehicle sector, particularly the charging and swapping services, experienced a remarkable growth of 44.3% [2]