SHANGHAI’S electric car owners can now find a charger or a charging station within 5 kilometers on average either in the city or on expressways, said Shanghai Electric Power Company, the major constructor of the city’s electric vehicle charging facilities.

According to the company, 227 public charging stations, 22 expressway charging stations and 12 public bus charging stations have been built around Shanghai this year, together with a further 5,084 chargers for individuals and companies.

Transport hubs, malls and metro stations are the priorities when considering locations for charging stations.