"It's really convenient now. You can charge it right at home," said Zeng Hui, a new energy vehicle owner residing in Kangzhuang community, Guangde city, Anhui province, on Nov 4.

In the afternoon of the same day, the charging station of Changlu New Energy Parking Lot in Kangzhuang community was officially put into operation, marking the implementation of the strategic cooperation achievements of Guangde's entire area charging facilities. This is another achievement of the State Grid Xuancheng Power Supply Company, following the completion of the "30-minute" charging circle in Guangde city and the "10-minute" charging circle in urban areas.

In recent years, as the number of new energy vehicles has soared, public demand for the establishment of "charging stations" has also grown. On May 31, under the coordinated efforts of the local government and higher authorities, the power supply company entered into the Framework Agreement on Investment, Operation, and Maintenance Cooperation for the Construction of a Smart Charging Network for New Energy Vehicles in Guangde City with various street and township offices, transportation investment companies, and provincial electric companies in the city. This agreement aims to comprehensively advance the construction of charging facilities across the entire region, with a focus on fostering green, eco-friendly, and intelligent transportation.

After signing the agreement, the State Grid Xuancheng Power Supply Company promptly established a dedicated task force to conduct a survey of potential charging station locations throughout Guangde. In total, 126 potential sites were identified. "When selecting charging station locations, we strive to choose areas with high pedestrian traffic and plan to install high-power charging stations, which can typically fully charge new energy vehicles within an hour," said Zuo Yihao from the company's marketing department.