Porsche to close all self-built EV charging facilities in China as part of strategic shift

Porsche's self-built charging network in China will gradually cease operations starting March 1, 2026, affecting about 200 charging stations in total.Porsche China will transition to deep cooperation with charging operators for charging infrastructure.(File photo shows a Porsche Taycan 4S. Image credit: CnEVPost)Porsche will shut down all its self-operated charging facilities in China as part of a strategic realignment in the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) market.The German luxury automaker confirmed the plan following the widespread circulation of a memo earlier today, according to a report by local media outlet Yicai.Porsche's self-built charging network in China will gradually cease operations starting March 1, 2026, affecting about 200 charging stations, the automaker said. Join us on Telegram or Google News A memo circulating earlier today revealed Porsche will shut down all self-built charging stations in China, shifting toward deeper cooperation with charging operators."As market conditions evolve and user charging habits continue to change, Porsche regularly evaluates the role its charging services play in supporting daily mobility," the memo said.To better align with current demands and prioritize user convenience and experience, Porsche China has decided to optimize its high-power charging services, it said.Porsche's charging facilities in China will be removed from its mobile app's charging map.Porsche entered the Chinese market in 2001 and subsequently experienced multiple years of sustained sales growth.In 2015, China become Porsche's largest single market globally. By 2021, its sales in China peaked at 95,671 units.Amid China's rapid automotive electrification shift and the launch of numerous domestic luxury models, Porsche's sales have faced significant pressure.Following declining sales, Porsche announced plans earlier this year to reduce its sales network in China, aiming to scale back to about 100 locations by 2027.In December 2024, multiple local media outlets reported that Porsche China was planning to reduce its workforce by about 30 percent. Nio adds 800 salespeople in past month as 3rd-gen ES8 launch approaches Nio's third-generation ES8 is said to make its debut on August 20, with showroom models available at Nio stores on August 21.