China deploys one public charger per 10 EVs while Australia lags at one per 45
By Eve
Chinese EV infrastructure now includes battery swap stations that replace depleted packs in under five minutes and super-fast chargers reaching nearly 80 per cent capacity in five minutes, alongside a public charging network ratio of approximately one charger per 10 electric vehicles. Australia currently provides one public charger for every 45 EVs, highlighting a significant infrastructure gap. The comparison underscores divergent rollout speeds in the two markets.
Why it matters: Procurement teams and charge point operators in Australia face pressure to accelerate deployment as the Chinese benchmark of one charger per 10 vehicles sets a new global standard. The emergence of five minute battery swaps and ultra-rapid charging also signals technology pathways that may influence future tender specifications and site design.