Core Insights - The surge in electric vehicle (EV) ownership has led to significant charging queue issues during peak travel times, particularly during the recent National Day holiday in China [4][6] - The charging demand during holidays has outstripped the supply of charging stations, leading to long wait times for EV owners [3][5] Group 1: Charging Demand and Supply Issues - During the National Day holiday, charging wait times at service areas reached 1-3 hours, with some drivers reporting waits of up to 4 hours [3][4] - The number of electric vehicles in China reached 36.89 million by June 2025, accounting for over 10% of the total vehicle population, exacerbating the charging demand during peak periods [4][6] - Data from the Ministry of Transport indicated that EV traffic on highways increased by 26.2% and 30.1% on the first two days of the holiday compared to the previous year [4] Group 2: Mitigation Strategies - Various measures have been implemented to alleviate charging pressure, including directing EVs to opposite service areas, limiting charging times, and deploying mobile charging units [6][8] - Some service areas adopted an "80% charging limit" strategy to reduce queue times, allowing vehicles to charge only up to 80% of their battery capacity [6][8] - The deployment of mobile charging stations has been increased, with some regions installing hundreds of mobile units to meet the surge in demand during holidays [8][9] Group 3: Technological and Policy Developments - The establishment of high-power charging corridors, such as the Han Ten Highway, aims to provide rapid charging solutions with capabilities of up to 600 kW [9] - Policies are being developed to promote the construction of high-power charging facilities, with a target of over 100,000 such stations by the end of 2027 [9] - The industry is witnessing a shift towards smarter charging habits among EV owners, such as planning charging stops off the highway to avoid queues [7][9]