The integrated energy service station in Liubei district, Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo by Zhou Zhenyuan/chinanews.com]

The first batch of integrated energy service stations in Guangxi was officially put into operation in Liuzhou on July 26, providing services for new energy car owners, such as fast charging, car washing, and rest services, as well as supporting the development of new energy vehicles (NEV) in the city.

The two integrated energy service stations in Liubei district and Liunan district of Liuzhou were built by the Liuzhou power supply bureau of China Southern Power Grid Co with a total investment of 30 million yuan ($4.36 million). Integrating DC fast charging, as well as photovoltaic and energy storage technology, the energy service stations possess the largest investment, the most parking spaces, the most advanced technology, and the most comprehensive functions of its kind in Guangxi.

The quick charging piles at the integrated energy service station in Liuzhou. [Photo by Lin Xin/chinanews.com]

Each energy service station has set up six DC charging piles with double chargers, providing capacity to charge 12 NEVs at the same time. The DC charging equipment assembled at the service stations can meet the needs of fast charging of different types of vehicles, such as passenger cars, taxis, buses, logistics vehicles, and engineering vehicles.

At present, the fast charge is 0.6261 yuan/kWh and is available at half price from 23:00 to 7:00 every day. In addition, the integrated energy service stations are also equipped with a customer lounge area, vending machines, and massage chairs to provide a comfortable rest environment for the car owner while their vehicle is charging.

Since 2016, the Liuzhou power supply bureau has invested 70 million yuan in building 97 charging stations and 774 charging piles, accounting for 42 percent of the total charging piles in Liuzhou. In the future, it will invest 30 million yuan to build 38 charging stations and 290 charging piles to support the development of Liuzhou's NEV industry.