Are there charging stations in highway service areas now?
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Now there are charging stations in highway service areas, and the relevant explanations are as follows: 1. Query method: You can check on the charging station app, where the information is relatively detailed. After locating, you can know whether there are charging stations in the current service area. 2. The role of highway service areas: Highway service areas are places specifically designed for passengers and drivers to stop and rest, and should provide facilities such as parking lots, public toilets, gas stations, vehicle repair shops, catering and small shops, with an average spacing of about 50 kilometers. 3. Future prospects: The construction scale of service areas should adapt to the future growth in traffic volume.
As a daily driver of an electric vehicle who frequently takes long-distance highway trips, I can tell you that charging stations are now widely available in highway service areas. Many places, such as service areas along the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway and coastal routes, are basically equipped with fast-charging piles, typically with four or five charging spots. Last week, I drove to Guangzhou and charged twice at service areas along the way. The charging speed was very fast—I got 70% in half an hour. However, during peak times, especially on holidays, you might have to wait in line. I recommend checking the availability of charging stations via the Amap app before your trip. This is thanks to the national new energy policy, which has encouraged local governments to strengthen infrastructure, making electric vehicle travel more convenient. If you plan to drive long distances, mapping out your charging stops in advance can significantly reduce range anxiety. Personally, I find charging much more convenient now than it was a few years ago.
