Nation to fuel up consumer interest in NEV purchases

Industry sees rise in battery charging, swapping infrastructure across country

Carmakers and battery manufacturers in China are speeding up to expand charging and battery-swapping facilities, which are expected to further fuel car buyers' interest in new energy vehicles.

China has the world's largest charging network, according to the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance.

It said that by the end of June, there were 3.9 million public and private charging pillars in the country, a year-on-year increase of 101.2 percent.