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Joint Charging the Road Ahead: Huawei's 10 Key Trends for Charging Station Networks in 2025

On January 10, 2025, Huawei published its latest report highlighting ten crucial trends shaping the landscape of charging station networks. Titled "Jointly Charging the Road Ahead," this document provides insights into the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging technology. According to Wang Zhiwu, President of the Smart Charging Network domain at Huawei, the growth of EV adoption has surpassed initial forecasts, with projections suggesting that the global number of electric vehicles could reach 480 million in the next decade.

This analysis emphasizes the shift towards an era of widespread electrification, compelling Huawei to collaborate with partners and clients to enhance the distribution of ultra-fast charging stations catering to various scenarios. Here are the ten key trends outlined:

1. High-Quality Development

The emergence of high-quality development within the charging station sector signifies a transformative phase in the industry. As core manufacturers face rapid changes, the emphasis will be on technological advancements and innovative solutions.

2. Comprehensive Ultra-Fast Charging

The term "ultra-fast charging" is forecasted to dominate the industry in 2024. Several cities in China have already initiated deployment of ultra-fast charging stations, propelling a surge in vehicle models that support this technology. By 2028, it is expected that all mainstream EV models will incorporate ultra-fast charging capabilities.

3. Optimal Convenience

Technological maturity of intelligent control systems, automotive management, and smart charging units will enhance user experience, making the charging process more digital, intuitive, and automated, heralding an age of digital charging.

4. Electrified Logistics

Transitioning heavy-duty trucks from fossil fuel dependency to electric power has been historically challenging, primarily due to inadequate charging infrastructure. The advent of ultra-fast charging technology promises to address these barriers, thereby facilitating the electrification of logistics with reduced capital expenditure requirements.

5. Ease of Interaction with Power Grids

Future advancements will transition interaction with power grids from a passive to an active model, evolving from unidirectional to multidirectional communications, essential for energy security.

6. Multi-Level Power Integration

With the growing availability of compatible EV models, commercial vehicles will evolve to support megawatt-level charging. The technology for power integration will advance, allowing for multi-level power consolidation that effectively meets the evolving demands of the marketplace.

7. Fully Liquid-Cooled Charging

As diverse charging scenarios increase, especially in extreme conditions, the industry will shift towards deploying high-power charging equipment that utilizes liquid cooling. A combination of liquid-cooled power units and charging distributors is anticipated to set new standards for efficiency.

8. Integration of PV Systems with Energy Storage

Traditional approaches of connecting solar energy systems with energy storage units and chargers will transition to intelligent integration techniques. This new model aims to enhance lifecycle advantages while maintaining seamless interactions with power grids.

9. Low-Power DC Charging

The development of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems will center around campus-style applications, where small-scale DC charging is increasingly embraced. This technology will integrate digital capabilities for enhanced management of charging sessions.

10. Electric Safety

As charging stations proliferate in densely populated areas, demands for electric safety will shift from centralized management to a unified approach that encompasses vehicles, chargers, and energy storage systems.

Huawei’s projections indicate that the rapid evolution of the EV landscape mandates an adaptive framework within the charging network industry, focused on collaboration and technological innovation to fulfill the energy needs of tomorrow's vehicles.

For further details, you can refer to the original report from Huawei.