China Southern Power Grid EV Charging
Major state utility building EV charging infrastructure across Southern China
SectorsCharging
Rural Charging Stations
~4,000
+2,000 in 2025
2025 Pile Target
140,000
5-province rural plan
Investment Commitment
CNY 10B
~USD 1.6B by 2025
Province Coverage
5 provinces
GD, GX, YN, GZ, HN
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Network Type | Public AC and DC charging across Southern China; supercharging hubs in tier-1 cities |
| Rural Stations | ~4,000 in villages; +2,000 under construction |
| 2025 Pile Target | 140,000 new EV charging piles across 5 provinces |
| Coverage | Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hainan provinces |
| V2G | Bidirectional charging with payback to drivers (Shenzhen Lotus Hill pilot) |
| Smart Charging | Demand response and orderly charging integrated with regional grid |
Partnerships & Investors
BYDCharging Interoperability
BYD EV owners access CSG public charging network across the south
Guangdong Provincial GovernmentPolicy Partner
Coordinated charging infrastructure rollout across Guangdong
Huawei Digital PowerTechnology Partner
Smart charging and grid management technology
CATLTechnology Partner
Energy storage integration at charging hubs
State Grid (SGCC)Sister Utility
Coordinated national rollout across the two-grid system
Key Milestones
2002
CSG Established
China Southern Power Grid spun off from State Power as one of China's two state grid utilities
2019
EV Charging Push
Begins dedicated investment in EV charging infrastructure across service territory
2024
USD 1.6B Rural Charging Plan
Commits CNY 10B (~USD 1.6B) to build 140,000 new charging piles across 5 southern provinces by 2025, focusing on rural coverage
2024
4,000 Rural Stations Live
Operates ~4,000 charging stations in villages across Guangdong, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hainan and Guangxi
2025
+2,000 Rural Stations Plan
Announces additional 2,000 rural charging stations under construction for 2025
2025
Lotus Hill V2G Hub
Shenzhen branch opens Lotus Hill bidirectional supercharging station offering CNY 4/kWh V2G discharge incentive