Hunan Province has officially released the “Management Measures for the Construction and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging and Swapping Infrastructure” on May 28, 2025. This initiative aims to optimize existing charging and swapping facilities to create interactive charging and discharging systems that integrate with the power grid (V2G). The goal is to effectively leverage the advantages of distributed mobile energy storage provided by electric vehicle batteries. This innovative approach focuses on establishing pilot demonstrations for peak shaving, valley filling, and frequency regulation in electricity management.
The plan includes creating a virtual power plant concept centered around electric vehicle aggregation, thereby supporting the development of a new power system across the province. Charging and swapping facility operators, along with electric vehicle users, are encouraged to take advantage of time-of-use pricing policies to maximize charging during off-peak hours. The aim is to achieve that by 2026, 60% of the total charging energy consumed by the public and over 80% for residential users occurs during low-demand periods, thereby enhancing the utilization of public grid resources.
The document details various aspects of electric vehicle charging and swapping infrastructure, including:
- Planning and Construction: The measures stipulate the planning, construction, acceptance, operation, safety, and supervision management matters related to electric vehicle charging and swapping infrastructure within the administrative region of Hunan Province.
- Types of Charging Facilities: These include self-use charging facilities for personal vehicles, dedicated charging facilities for specific types of electric vehicles, public charging facilities for general use, and battery swapping facilities.
- Smart Service Management: A provincial charging service platform will gather both static and dynamic data from various charging facilities across the province, supporting network planning, construction, evaluation, and supervision.
- Investment and Construction Management: Various social capital entities are encouraged to participate in the investment and construction of charging infrastructure, fostering a competitive and open market.
- Safety and Quality Management: The measures emphasize adherence to safety standards and the establishment of strict management systems to ensure the quality of construction and operation.
In addition, the guidelines include provisions for:
- Regular safety inspections and risk management.
- Encouraging the use of the latest technologies and standards to upgrade existing facilities to V2G systems.
- Promoting the application of peak shaving and valley filling strategies to optimize energy usage across the province.
- Encouraging cooperation among charging operators, property management, and other stakeholders for unified services in residential areas.
The measures will be effective for five years from the date of publication and are intended to facilitate the high-quality development of charging infrastructure in Hunan Province. The Hunan Provincial Development and Reform Commission is responsible for the interpretation of these measures.
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