During the Spring Festival, some Chinese families are turning to electric vehicles (EVs) for long-distance travel, combining convenience with flexibility. Ms. Wang and her family completed an 11-day, 2,942-kilometer trip from Hangzhou through seven cities, spending two nights in their EV to stay near scenic areas and enjoy family bonding time. Other travelers, like Ms. Zhao from Suzhou, rely on the growing network of service areas and charging stations to manage battery levels and reduce range anxiety.
Expanding infrastructure has made such trips more feasible. By December 2025, China had over 20 million charging points, a 49.7 percent increase from the previous year. NEVs now account for over half of new car sales, with penetration highest in major cities but growing in smaller towns. With better charging networks and battery-swapping technology, long-distance EV travel is becoming a practical alternative to traditional travel, offering flexibility and a new way to experience the road.
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