GAC Energy, the charging subsidiary of Chinese automaker GAC, has surpassed 30,000 self-operated charging piles, the company announced on September 17, according to Chinese automotive outlet Gasgoo. The milestone puts GAC at the top among automakers in China for self-operated charging infrastructure, within the scope of what can be counted.
Of the 30,835 self-operated piles, 21,324 are DC ultra-fast chargers supporting 1,000V high-voltage platforms with single-gun power of 180kW or above, accounting for nearly 70% of the total. The network now spans 31 provincial-level regions and 232 prefecture-level cities, with 2,471 self-operated charging stations. GAC has also partnered with external operators to add more than 180,000 stations and 1.83 million piles, extending coverage to urban cores, highways, residential communities, and county towns.
High-power charging and smart management
GAC says its ultra-fast chargers have been upgraded to a total power of 960kW, with a maximum single-gun output of 800kW and 800A high-current capability. The network is managed through a cloud platform with AI-assisted automation, achieving an online rate of 99.2% for its charging equipment.
GAC's premium brand, Hyper, offers free charging at 2,644 stations with 28,029 eligible piles across 333 cities, integrating both self-operated and partner sites. The company is also expanding its energy ecosystem with integrated solar, storage, charging, and swapping facilities, and has launched a V2G (vehicle-to-grid) microgrid demonstration project. That project has a discharge capacity of 3.72MW, an average daily discharge of about 12,000 kWh, and a peak daily discharge exceeding 20,000 kWh, operating under standard discharge protocols.
GAC's move reflects a broader push among Chinese automakers to build proprietary charging networks, particularly high-power fast charging, as competition intensifies in the electric-vehicle market. The company's focus on 1000V platforms and 800kW charging aligns with the industry trend toward faster charging times and higher-voltage architectures.
