On May 17, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration issued the *Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Construction of Charging Infrastructure to Better Support New Energy Vehicles Going to the Countryside and Rural Revitalization* (hereinafter referred to as the *Implementation Opinions*). It points out that the intelligence level of newly-built charging infrastructure should be improved, and intelligent and orderly charging should be included in the functional scope of charging infrastructure and new energy vehicle products. It is encouraged that new energy vehicles sold be equipped with on-board charging piles with orderly charging functions, so as to accelerate the formation of unified industry standards.  


The *Implementation Opinions* emphasize that research on key technologies such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) interaction and photovoltaic-storage-charging coordinated control should be encouraged. It is proposed to explore the construction of charging infrastructure integrating photovoltaic power generation, energy storage and charging in rural areas where the utilization rate of charging piles is low. The time-of-use electricity price policy should be implemented to encourage users to charge during off-peak hours.  


The *Implementation Opinions* require supporting the purchase and use of new energy vehicles in rural areas. Localities with conditions are encouraged to provide consumption vouchers and other support for rural registered residents who purchase new energy vehicles within the county where their household registration is located. Relevant automobile enterprises and qualified localities are encouraged to provide trade-in rewards for those who replace low-speed electric vehicles with new energy vehicles.  


In addition, the *Implementation Opinions* point out that local governments are encouraged to strengthen government-enterprise cooperation and carry out activities such as giving charging coupons when purchasing cars. Support for auto consumption credit in rural areas should be increased, and financial institutions are encouraged to reasonably determine down payment ratios, loan interest rates and repayment periods on the premise of law-abiding, compliance and risk control.  


Source: Official Website of the National Development and Reform Commission  

Annex: Implementation Opinions