EV Charging Stations Penetrate County Markets, Accelerating the Formation of Township Charging Networks
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2026-04-22
As the policy of bringing new energy vehicles (NEVs) to rural areas deepens, China’s charging and swapping infrastructure construction has officially shifted from urban-focused development to a critical stage of county-level penetration.Guangzhou Yunku Smart Equipment Co., Ltd.
News Date: April 20, 2026
As the policy of bringing new energy vehicles (NEVs) to rural areas deepens, China’s charging and swapping infrastructure construction has officially shifted from urban-focused development to a critical stage of county-level penetration.Guangzhou Yunku Smart Equipment Co., Ltd. (Yunku Smart), relying on its lightweight charging station product matrix and IoT cloud platform, is helping 59 pilot counties (cities, districts) nationwide rapidly build a charging network featuring full county coverage and stations in every township with its compact, multi-point and wide-reaching township charging solution.
I. Surging Demand for County-Level Charging & Full Release of Policy Dividend
County markets have become a new growth engine for NEVs, yet weaknesses in charging infrastructure are increasingly prominent:
- Rural power grids have limited load capacity; traditional large charging stations involve high investment, long construction cycles and slow payback.
- Charging demand among township users is scattered, and difficulties in finding chargers and slow charging speed restrict the popularization of NEVs.
- In 2026, the Ministry of Finance and two other national authorities launched a pilot program to strengthen county charging and swapping infrastructure, offering central government rewards of up to 45 million yuan. A total of 59 pilot counties across 23 provinces are accelerating deployment.
II. Yunku Smart Lightweight Solutions Solve Township Station Construction Challenge
Focusing on pain points in township scenarios, Yunku Smart has developed an integrated solution of mini & small charging stations + intelligent cloud platform tailored for county markets, in line with its brand philosophy of “safety, compliance, intelligence and efficiency”.
- Lightweight station construction: No need for dedicated transformers, low starting investment (from 80,000 RMB), and rapid deployment within 45 days. Suitable for narrow spaces such as township arterial roads, market entrances and village committee compounds.
- Multi-specification product matrix: 2-port, 4-port and 10-port intelligent charging stations supporting 60–120kW fast charging, replenishing 80% battery in 30 minutes to meet the needs of private cars and logistics vehicles. The 10-port model with advertising screen brings additional revenue.
- Full-chain safety protection: IP54 ingress protection, independent fire suppression units and intelligent temperature control adapt to complex rural climates. The BMS battery management system monitors voltage and temperature in real time, with instant alerts for abnormalities.
- Cloud-based remote management: The V5.0 IoT cloud platform provides full visibility of equipment status, charging data and revenue. O&M response time is within 1 hour, with stable equipment availability of over 99%.
III. Innovative Operation Modes for Affordable, Practical and Profitable Station
- Dual revenue from “charging + value-added services”: Advertising placement and public convenience services are supported to improve station profitability.
- Dual-driven by “government + market”: Assistance in accessing local subsidies, site selection evaluation and operation training are provided to reduce investment risks.
- Transparent “separated electricity & service pricing”: Discounted nighttime charging lowers user costs, while remote power monitoring supports optimized resource allocation.
IV. Benchmark Cases: Completed Township Charging Networks in the Pearl River Delt
Yunku Smart has deployed more than 20 lightweight charging stations in townships such as Conghua (Guangzhou) and Gaoming (Foshan), forming a 3-kilometer charging circle:
- Aotou Town, Conghua: 2 sets of 8-port fast charging stations cover 5 surrounding administrative villages, serving over 1,200 vehicles monthly, with an equipment payback period shortened to 18 months.
- Hecheng Subdistrict, Gaoming: Adopts a “charging + service station” model, combining passenger flow services to increase monthly revenue by 40%.
V. Future Plans: Building a New County-Level Charging Ecosyste
Yunku Smart will continue to deepen its presence in county markets:
- Optimize flexible charging technology according to rural power grid characteristics to reduce grid impact.
- Launch customized “charging + logistics” and “charging + cultural tourism” solutions to serve rural e-commerce and rural tourism.
- Help 10 pilot counties achieve full township charging station coverage by the end of 2026, connecting the “last mile” of NEV penetration into rural areas.
About Yunku Smart
Guangzhou Yunku Smart is a professional provider of intelligent charging and swapping solutions. With 34 patents and ISO9001 certification, it has independently developed an IoT cloud platform and offers full-scenario charging stations and battery swapping cabinets with customization services.It has served State Power Investment Corporation, China Tower Energy and various government projects.
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