Liangjiang makes progress in developing ultra-fast charging stations

A bird's-eye view of an ultra-fast charging station in Liangjiang New Area. [Photo/WeChat account of Liangjiang New Area]

Liangjiang New Area is making significant strides in building and optimizing infrastructure for electric vehicle charging, including stations and piles, while also enhancing technological and network services.

In the first half of this year, the production of new energy vehicles in the area soared to 200,000 units, an 85 percent year-on-year increase. This rapid growth has iincreased the need for robust charging infrastructure, particularly ultra-fast charging equipment with flexible configurations and multiple ultra-fast and rapid charging guns.

An ultra-fast charging station was recently put into operation in Shuitu residential community, featuring three separate units capable of serving 20 NEVs simultaneously. The highest power liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging gun can deliver up to 480 kilowatts of power, enabling a vehicle to fully charge in just 15 minutes.

In Longsheng residential community, the first integrated ultra-fast charging demonstration station began operating on June 6. This facility, which offers 28 charging bays, integrates photovoltaic power generation, energy storage, ultra-fast charging, Vehicle-to-Grid technology, and battery testing.

The liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging piles at the station have a maximum output power of 600 kW, allowing a vehicle to travel 300 kilometers on a five-minute charge, according to a staff member at the station.

To date, Liangjiang has constructed a total of 85 ultra-fast charging stations, with 25 currently in operation. The area plans to strategically optimize the locations of the stations around residential areas, office zones, and key centers for commerce, industry, and recreation.

Looking ahead, Liangjiang aims to build over 142 ultra-fast charging stations by the end of 2025, creating a comprehensive "one-kilometer" ultra-fast charging network.