Shell Opens its Largest EV Charging Station Globally in Shenzhen, China

The energy giant Shell has opened its largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station globally in Shenzhen, China. The charging station features 258 public fast-charging points.

It is operated by Shenzhen Shell and BYD Electric Vehicle Investment Company Limited, a joint venture between Shell and BYD.

The Shell Recharge Shenzhen Airport EV Station served more than 3,300 EVs every day during its trial operation.

Its rooftop solar panels installed at the station could generate about 300,000 kilowatt-hour of renewable electricity per year, which will be used to charge customers' vehicles.

In March 2022, Shell and BYD signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experiences for EV customers.

In China the joint venture currently operates more than 13,000 charge points in Shenzhen.

István Kapitány, Shell’s Global Executive Vice President for Mobility, says: “The opening of this new site is part of our ongoing commitment to meet the evolving needs of our customers in China. 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.”

Shell currently has over 40,000 public charge points globally at service stations, mobility hubs, on-street and at destinations like supermarkets, and expects to have around 200,000 by 2030.