Double-Festival Range · Guannan Renewed | StarCharge Joins Hands with Guannan Chengfa to Inject New Momentum into the County-Level Charging Network

The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays are approaching

with streams of traffic returning home and taking short trips

and the 'range anxiety' of NEV owners is once again in the spotlight

In Guannan, Jiangsu

an initiative driven by StarCharge and Guannan Chengfa

— a county-level pilot program to close gaps in charging and battery-swapping infrastructure —

is giving the answer with real action

Here there is not only a charging network covering the entire city

but also exclusive double-festival services

keeping every journey 'fully powered'

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Closing the County-Level Charging Gap, Igniting a New Engine for Rural Revitalization

Today, promoting NEVs in rural areas has become an important lever for boosting domestic demand and advancing rural revitalization. However, insufficient charging facilities and uneven service coverage in rural areas remain key shortcomings constraining NEV adoption. In 2024, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Transport jointly launched the national county-level charging and battery-swapping infrastructure gap-closing pilot program, planning to select pilot counties nationwide over three years (2024-2026) with a focus on supporting the construction and operation of charging and battery-swapping infrastructure. Guannan County is an active practitioner of this national strategy.

As a leading company in Asia's digital energy sector, StarCharge, guided by its mission of 'electrifying transportation and digitalizing energy', has been deeply involved in the Guannan pilot program. From site selection and planning to equipment deployment, from platform operations to station operations, StarCharge provides a full-scenario, one-stop 'hardware + software + service' solution, helping Guannan build a county-level charging network that is 'scientifically laid out, intelligently open, and thoughtfully serviced'. To date, Phase I of the project has brought multiple core stations online, including the Revolutionary Memorial Hall and the south gate of the Experimental Middle School, with some stations under accelerated construction, pressing the 'fast-forward' button on the 'last mile' of urban-rural charging services.

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Proven Operations + Local Resources: Building a County-Level Charging 'Showcase'

The success of the Guannan project owes much to the efficient collaboration model of 'proven service provider + local government'. On one hand, StarCharge brings its nationally leading operational experience and technological strengths: as the company ranking first globally in cumulative charging pile sales over the past decade, its self-developed 3.0 intelligent charging operations platform enables real-time monitoring of equipment status and smart station operations, optimizing station utilization with AI algorithms, while its nationwide on-ground service network ensures a quality experience for charging users. On the other hand, Guannan Chengfa leverages its capacity to integrate local resources: from station site selection (prioritizing coverage of supermarkets, schools, and transport hubs) to policy support (coordinating land, electricity pricing, and other resources), from user demand research to coordination with local events, it provides solid support for the 'precise implementation' of the charging network.

This 'technology + resources' dual-wheel drive has enabled the Guannan project to run at 'accelerated speed': platform development was completed in 7 days with data reported first, the first batch of stations was delivered and put into operation in 15 days, and the 2024 annual assessment targets were met ahead of schedule. To date, the project has achieved a construction scale of 21 stations, 216 charging connectors, and a total power of 12960kW.

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From 'Piles Available' to 'Distinctive Services': Making Charging Warmer

During this double festival (October 1-October 8), charging stations under Guannan Chengfa will switch on 'warm escort' mode, interpreting 'care for people's livelihood' with 'the warmth of service':

▶ Charging rewards to spark the joy of travel

• Charging lottery: Present a charging order from any station under Guannan Chengfa to enter the on-site lottery, with custom gifts, scenic-area tickets, and other prizes waiting for you (one entry per person).
• Sharing rewards: Join the charging community group, download the 'StarCharge' app, and share the event information to receive a small gift.
• Charging coupons: A 6.9 yuan coupon is issued automatically after completing a charging session (valid only at Guannan Chengfa stations, with a validity period of 30 days), making your next charge even more affordable!
• Station specials: Selected stations offer a limited-time rate of 0.49 yuan per kWh, cutting charging costs with 'real money' savings.

▶ Safety safeguards to secure the bottom line of electricity use: In response to the double-festival traffic peak, StarCharge has launched a 'pre-holiday safety inspection': dedicated personnel have been assigned to inspect key stations (such as the Caiyuan Convention Center, the Revolutionary Memorial Hall, the Coach Terminal, and Haixi Park) and adjust equipment operating status; a 24-hour customer service hotline has been set up to respond to fault repairs and user inquiries in real time.

From 'closing gaps' to 'strengthening services', the Guannan project is not only an upgrade of the charging network, but also a vivid practice of NEVs going to the countryside resonating with rural revitalization. 'We will not only make the charging piles stand up, but also warm up the services and get the new energy vehicles moving.'

By September 2025, 142 pilot counties nationwide had joined the county-level charging gap-closing initiative, with the goal of basically building a high-quality charging infrastructure system by 2030. Guannan's practice proves that through deep cooperation between a 'proven operator + local government', not only can national pilot tasks be completed efficiently, but green momentum can also be injected into county economies, making 'charging freedom' a new footnote to rural revitalization.

This double festival, come and charge in Guannan — here you will find 'power supply stations' covering the entire city, warm and thoughtful 'exclusive holiday gifts', and a 'new blueprint for county-level charging' that is unfolding.

StarCharge, together with Guannan Chengfa, is writing a vivid footnote for NEVs going to the countryside and painting a green backdrop for rural revitalization, with 'piles' as the pen and 'service' as the ink.