/PRNewswire/ — Huawei released the top 10 charging network industry trends for 2026 on January 16. Wang Zhiwu, President of Huawei Smart Charging Network Domain Division, comprehensively interpreted industry trends and technology trends.
1st trend: High-quality development
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From passenger cars to commercial vehicles, “high quality” has become a must for ultra-fast charging infrastructure, leading to extensive upgrades of older charging facilities to meet the energy needs of various vehicle models. High-quality development will expand from “ultra-fast charging cities” to “megawatt charging cities” through unified planning, standards, oversight, as well as operations and maintenance, enabling industry partners to transform high quality into high returns.
2. trend: Komplexné ultrarýchle nabíjanie
Ultra-fast charging vehicle models, once a luxury, will gradually be adopted by everyone. The widespread use of third-generation semiconductor materials and high-capacity traction batteries will further increase the market share of ultra-fast charging vehicles. Commercial vehicles with megawatt charging will dominate the market.
3rd trend: Electrification of logistics at the megawatt level
The transition from “fuels to electricity” for a viable business will rapidly expand the use of heavy trucks from limited, closed applications to large-scale and versatile use. Thanks to reductions in the cost of traction batteries and innovations in megawatt charging technology, the electrification of logistics at the megawatt level will become an unstoppable trend that will bring significant economic and social values.
4th trend: Stations with an output of hundreds of megawatts
Within the trend of electrified logistics, charging stations with a capacity of 100 MW will become the basic infrastructure for high-capacity operations. Factors such as technical advantages, competitive electricity prices and scalable deployment will unleash powerful cluster effects and ensure long-term and sustainable profitability of investments in charging stations.
5th trend: Security and reliability
Compared to passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles require higher charging power and a larger share of energy storage systems (ESS) capacity in charging stations. Therefore, safety and reliability will become the basic requirements for charging networks. A comprehensive electrical safety protection architecture, supported by a solid cybersecurity foundation, will seamlessly protect people, vehicles and chargers.
6th trend: Liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging
Liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging provides excellent heat dissipation and protection, enabling reliable performance in increasingly common distributed charging scenarios. Conventional air-cooled systems, on the other hand, struggle in harsh environments such as high temperatures, humidity, salt spray and heavy dust. In the future, liquid cooling technology will be used in vehicles and chargers, enabling efficient megawatt charging and contributing to the overall cost reduction of vehicles.
7th trend: ESS + charger with DC coupling
The ESS + DC link charger system can effectively increase charging capacity and help customers quickly and cost-effectively deploy ultra-fast charging stations, even in places with limited power grid power. This system is ideal for retrofitting older, low-capacity stations, enabling rapid repurposing or new deployment of ultra-fast charging stations with minimal grid power consumption and maximizing the ability to meet vehicle charging requirements.
8th trend: Modular construction of the station
The station-level modular solution is designed for engineering and commissioning, adapting to a wide range of charging scenarios. Its low cost, quick deployment and easy relocation make it a flexible choice, while its durable construction ensures long-term value and protection for investors.
9th trend: Microgrid for campuses
The grid-forming PV+ESS system integrates liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging technology and can operate in grid-connected or off-grid mode. It is a comprehensive “PV+ESS+charger+vehicle+grid” solution that increases energy capacity, maximizes the use of green energy and increases revenues through consumption time arbitrage.
10th trend: Strengthening the use of AI
Intelligent development of charging networks will enable seamless cooperation between networks, stations, chargers and vehicles. Removing digital silos will improve the end-to-end charging experience for vehicle owners and improve overall logistics and transportation efficiency.
Huawei will continue to work with partners to accelerate the deployment of seamless, high-quality ultra-fast charging networks and seize the opportunities of mobility electrification.
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