财经记者说丨大幅缓解“充电焦虑”！我国建成世界最大充电网络

Core Insights - China has built the world's largest charging infrastructure network, with a total of 17.348 million charging facilities by the end of August 2025, equating to 2 charging stations for every 5 vehicles [1] - The number of charging facilities on highways has increased to over 40,000, which is five times the number from five years ago [1] - Public charging facilities are available in 97% of county-level cities and 80% of townships [1] Charging Behavior Changes - The number of high-power charging facilities has reached 37,000 units, enabling the capability of charging one kilometer in just one second [1] - Smart slow charging technology has been widely adopted, with practices such as appointment-based charging and charging during off-peak hours becoming common among vehicle owners [1] New Opportunities from Charging Network - New business models for charging have emerged, as the national unified electricity market accelerates its development [1] - New energy vehicles are now active participants in the market, discharging during peak electricity usage and charging during low-demand periods, which helps in the consumption of photovoltaic and wind energy [1] - By the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan," more vehicle owners are expected to participate in the market and potentially achieve free charging [1]