# highway charging

China's Highway EV Charging Surges Over Lunar New Year, Infrastructure Holds Up — but Return Peak Looms

China logged 1.41 million highway EV charging sessions in the first three days of the Lunar New Year, with daily charging of 11.8 million kWh — up 63% year-on-year. Authorities report stable operations and plan intensified monitoring for the holiday return peak, underscoring rapid EV adoption and the need for grid and charging-network upgrades.