Is the Highway Charging Pile Crowded During National Day?

[McSimon]

National Day highway charging piles are crowded. Classification of car charging piles: The input power of car charging piles is divided into two types: 220V single-phase electricity and 380V three-phase electricity. Charging piles are divided into AC charging piles and DC charging piles: AC charging piles provide power input for electric vehicle chargers. Since the power of the onboard charger can achieve fast charging, DC charging piles are used to achieve fast charging. DC charging piles are fixedly installed outside the electric vehicle and connected to the AC grid to provide DC power to non-vehicle electric vehicle batteries. Introduction to AC and DC charging piles: The power supply device of the DC charging pile inputs three-phase four-wire AC380V±15%, frequency 50Hz, and outputs adjusted DC power directly to charge the electric vehicle battery. Since the DC charging pile adopts a three-phase four-wire system, the power supply provides sufficient power, and the voltage and current adjustment range meets the fast charging requirements. The metering, communication, and extended billing functions of DC charging piles are similar to those of AC charging piles, such as the Shouyuan electric vehicle charging pile.

[LillianLee]

I remember driving my electric car on the highway during last year's National Day holiday, and the charging station queues were insane. In the afternoon, at the charging area next to the gas station, the line of cars waiting to charge stretched 300 meters, and I waited over an hour for my turn. The crowd was as dense as a train station during the Spring Festival travel rush, and everyone was complaining about the lack of facilities. Nowadays, electric cars sell well, and the roads are full of new energy vehicles, but charging points can't keep up. In my opinion, it's best to avoid the peak travel days—the first and last days of the holiday—or simply drive a gasoline car instead. Another option is to exit the highway early to find less crowded charging stations, which can save a lot of time.

[Aria]

During the National Day holiday, crowded charging stations on highways are the norm. This is because many people take advantage of the holiday for road trips, and with the increasing number of electric vehicles in recent years, demand has surged. I recommend using a mobile app to check real-time charging station availability in advance and choose less crowded times to charge, such as early morning or late at night. It's best to plan your route carefully, selecting service areas along the way to stop and charge, rather than waiting until the battery is almost empty to panic. Bring water and snacks for the journey in case of long queues. Although highway charging points are being expanded, during the National Day holiday, it's still up to you to plan wisely.

[KatherineDella]

As an experienced EV driver, I always choose less crowded service areas for charging during National Day trips. For example, I avoid popular routes like G4 and G2, opting for more remote locations instead. Last year, I used a navigation app to select fast charging stations, which saved me a lot of time. But honestly, during peak hours, you'll definitely have to queue for at least half an hour unless you go to charge before dawn. Keeping your battery level above 20% will help reduce range anxiety.

[JoannaAnn]

High-speed charging stations are often overcrowded during the National Day holiday. The main issue lies in the low coverage of the charging network, especially during the Golden Week when travel surges. From my own observations, although highways are increasing the number of charging stations, the growth rate cannot keep up with the sales of new energy vehicles. It is suggested that government departments accelerate investment and companies build more high-power fast-charging points. At the same time, travelers can choose off-peak routes or use sharing apps for mutual charging assistance to alleviate congestion.

[StBeckett]

Traveling during the National Day holiday, high-speed charging stations indeed tend to get crowded. This is a major societal issue—while the popularity of new energy vehicles is environmentally friendly, the peak-hour congestion affects the travel experience. I often encourage friends to carpool or take high-speed trains to reduce driving electric cars. If driving is necessary, try to charge during off-peak hours at service areas. Also, be mindful of grid load—slow charging becomes even harder to wait for during crowded times. Let's all report congestion points to help improve infrastructure.