Russian EVs turn to Chinese charging standards, requiring charging stations to be equipped with at least one Chinese GB/T charging port

The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has changed the requirements for fast charging stations for electric vehicles.

Now, the only necessary standard for electric vehicle fast charging stations is China's GB/T charging standard, while Europe's CCS and Japan's CHAdeMO are optional. Market participants said that all Chinese cars in Russia use the European version of the charging interface. They argue that Russia wants to localize Chinese cars and Asian imports due to the closure of EU exports.

Russia will implement a subsidy program of 8.1 billion rubles in 2022-2024, intending to install 2,900 fast charging points. The maximum subsidy is 60% of the cost of the charging station, but does not exceed 1.86 million rubles.