A bird's-eye view of State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company's charging hub in Xinwu district, Wuxi. [Photo/WeChat account of Taihu New City Group]
State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company recently completed the construction of an integrated vehicle-to-grid (V2G) service complex in Xinwu district, Wuxi.
The project features 50 bidirectional charging piles, each with a capacity of 60 kilowatts. Combining multiple energy elements, including photovoltaic power, wind energy, energy storage, battery swapping stations, and energy routers, it is expected to serve over 100,000 electric vehicles annually.
Bidirectional charging piles at the station. [Photo/WeChat account of Taihu New City Group]
To meet people's diverse charging needs, the station is equipped with four ultra-fast liquid-cooled superchargers capable of adding up to 400 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes. Additionally, five 80-kilowatt charging piles that can check battery health have been introduced.
The facility also features a convenience store and a driver service center, where EV owners can enjoy coffee and relax while waiting for their vehicles to charge.