# China electric vehicle technology and infrastructure

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/china-electric-vehicle-technology-and-infrastructure
> Updated: 2026-11-01T20:14:53.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

China is advancing its electric vehicle sector through both infrastructure integration and technological development. Efforts are underway to implement Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, which aims to transform electric vehicles into mobile storage units to stabilize the electrical grid during peak demand. This is intended to support a projected fleet that could reach up to 400 million units by 2040.

Simultaneously, the country is expanding the supply chain for intelligent connected vehicles. This includes advancements in automotive chips, driving algorithms, and artificial intelligence. Industry leaders report significant increases in computing performance and the integration of large language models to create holistic AI systems that coordinate driving, interior functions, and propulsion.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: China expands intelligent connected vehicle supply chain

China is advancing its intelligent connected vehicle supply chain through rapid developments in AI, automotive chips, and driving algorithms, led by companies like Horizon Robotics and Geely.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-expands-intelligent-connected-vehicle-supply-chain

### 2026-10-28: China explores Vehicle-to-Grid technology to support electric vehicle expansion

China aims to utilize Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology to turn its massive electric vehicle fleet into mobile energy storage units to stabilize the power grid.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-explores-vehicle-to-grid-technology-to-support-electric-vehicle-expansion

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