During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday period, a large number of electric vehicles are hitting the highways. How to avoid long queues and charge efficiently has become a major concern for many vehicle owners. To help everyone travel smoothly, here’s a practical charging guide!

Before getting on the highway, drivers should learn how to quickly locate charging stations. Simply use the online State Grid App → Electric Vehicles → Public Chargers → Find Chargers function to locate nearby and en-route public charging stations anytime, anywhere, while checking real-time charger status, electricity prices, and availability to easily plan your charging route.

It’s also recommended to travel during off-peak hours. Based on previous holiday travel data, the return peak periods during this year’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday are predicted to be October 6th and October 7th.

Looking at daily charging patterns, the peak charging hours on highways are from 12:00 to 16:00. It’s recommended to plan your charging schedule according to your vehicle’s battery level.

During the holiday period, highways, toll stations, and urban roads may experience widespread congestion. It’s advised to plan your trip reasonably, avoid peak hours, and enjoy a faster charging experience.

Additionally, the following State Grid charging stations on highways within Sichuan Province are expected to be particularly busy. Drivers passing through these areas should pay special attention.

Here are the charging routes for popular scenic areas ↓

Jiuzhaigou Route

G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway (Chengdu-Mianyang Section) + G8513 Pingliang-Mianyang Expressway

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National Day

«National Day» is a general term for a holiday commemorating a nation’s independence, founding, or unification. It is typically celebrated with public events like parades, fireworks, and cultural displays. The specific history and date are unique to each country, often marking a pivotal moment such as the end of colonial rule or the adoption of a constitution.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a major harvest celebration with roots in China’s ancient moon worship traditions over 3,000 years ago. Today, it is widely celebrated across East and Southeast Asia as a time for family reunions, marked by sharing mooncakes and admiring the full moon.

State Grid App

«State Grid App» is not a traditional place or cultural site; it is a mobile application developed by the State Grid Corporation of China. It serves as a digital platform for customers to manage their electricity accounts, pay bills, and access utility services. The app reflects the modernization of China’s energy infrastructure and the integration of digital technology into public services.

Sichuan Province

Sichuan Province is a southwestern Chinese region renowned for its spicy cuisine, lush landscapes, and unique biodiversity. Historically, it was the heartland of the ancient Shu and Ba kingdoms, with the Sanxingdui archaeological site revealing a sophisticated Bronze Age culture. The province is also famous for the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which works to protect this iconic species.

Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou is a stunning nature reserve and national park located in Sichuan Province, China, renowned for its multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes, and snow-capped peaks. The area’s name, meaning «Nine Settlement Valleys,» originates from the nine Tibetan villages that have been situated there for centuries. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 for its exceptional natural beauty and biodiversity.

G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway

The G5 Beijing–Kunming Expressway is a major north-south transportation artery in China, connecting the capital Beijing in the north to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, in the southwest. Its construction was a key part of China’s national expressway network (the «7918» network) plan, developed to facilitate long-distance travel and economic integration across multiple regions. The route significantly reduces travel time across this vast corridor, passing through several important provinces and cities along its approximately 2,865-kilometer length.

Chengdu-Mianyang Section

The Chengdu-Mianyang Section is a key segment of the Chengdu-Mianyang-Leshan High-Speed Railway in Sichuan Province, China. It connects the provincial capital of Chengdu with the important industrial and technological hub of Mianyang. Opened in 2014, this railway significantly reduced travel time between the two cities, boosting regional economic integration and development.

G8513 Pingliang-Mianyang Expressway

The G8513 Pingliang-Mianyang Expressway is a major transportation route in China, connecting Pingliang in Gansu Province to Mianyang in Sichuan Province. It forms a key section of the Pingliang–Mianyang Expressway network, which was developed to improve regional connectivity and economic integration in western China. The expressway facilitates travel and trade through mountainous terrain, with its construction and expansion phases completed in the 21st century.