Shell has opened its largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station globally in Shenzhen, China.
The charging station, a joint venture between Shell and BYD, is located around 2.5km from the Shenzhen Airport Terminal and features 258 public fast-charging points.
Rooftop solar panels installed at the station have the capacity to generate around 300,000 kilowatt-hour of renewable electricity per year, which will be used to charge customers’ vehicles.
In addition to EV charging, the station offers Shell Select convenience retailing, Shell Café, vending machines, and a driver’s lounge.
“The opening of this new site is part of our ongoing commitment to meet the evolving needs of our customers in China,” says Shell Global Executive Vice President for Mobility István Kapitány.
“We know that EV drivers are looking for a charging experience that is fast, convenient and comfortable and this is reflected in the utilisation rates of our sites in China, which are two to three times the local industry average.
“China is one of the most important growth markets for Shell Mobility. We look forward to offering pleasant mobility experiences to more customers in China in the future.”
