On the first day of the Shanghai Auto Show, the busy vehicle hall drew attention to Star Charging, located directly across from the BYD booth. Visitors marveled at the automatic charging robotic arm, the whole-home green electricity system, and the V2L discharge gun. Star Charging showcased its all-scenario energy layout, driven by technology, focused on achieving a zero-carbon lifestyle. The theme of the event was the “Zero Carbon Revolution,” where Star Charging unveiled several innovative technologies and strategic partnerships.
As a leading charging facility operator in China, Star Charge launched its two-megawatt liquid-cooled supercharger product at the press conference. This innovation leads the way in liquid-cooled supercharging 2.0. Star Charge uses photovoltaic and energy storage systems to achieve virtual capacity expansion. This boosts conversion efficiency and addresses charging efficiency issues for electric heavy trucks and other commercial vehicles, enabling seamless oil-electric speed. In addition to its charging station business, Star Charge unveiled its zero-carbon living strategy, Star Life, at the auto show. This strategy emphasizes building a smart energy ecosystem covering “people, vehicles, and homes.” Through a series of innovative products for various scenarios, it aims to help users transition from traditional energy consumption to a green, low-carbon lifestyle. The era of liquid-cooled supercharging 2.0 has begun. As the penetration rate of new energy vehicles continues to rise, anxiety over charging also increases. Despite advancements, charging speeds still lag behind those of fuel vehicles, causing significant frustration for many drivers. The industry must collaborate to overcome this challenge. The current charging station market shows a substantial number of installations. Cui Dongshu noted that numerous players have helped China build the world’s largest, most comprehensive charging infrastructure system. However, issues like inconsistent service quality and structural imbalances, particularly in fast charging, still need resolution. To address these shortcomings, charging efficiency technologies such as liquid cooling, air cooling, and supercharging are evolving. Charging companies are racing to enhance power output. In 2017, Star Charge partnered with luxury car brands to launch a 320kW fully liquid-cooled supercharging device globally. Since last year, liquid-cooled supercharging has become an industry-leading exploration technology. This year, car manufacturers, battery producers, and charging solution providers are pushing for oil-electric synchronization. Car and battery companies are accelerating their investments in supercharging and battery technologies to improve charging efficiency. For charging solution providers, “We believe the industry needs orderly and gradual development. We are continually increasing our technical investments and new layouts,” said Wang Lei, co-founder of Star Charge.
At the Shanghai Auto Show, Star Charge launched an upgraded dual-gun liquid-cooled supercharger. The single gun reaches a maximum output of 2MW and a current of 1200A. It supports 2 to 10 devices, with a total power of up to 10MW. Star Charge stated that this technology addresses charging efficiency issues for electric heavy trucks and other commercial vehicles. It uses photovoltaic and energy storage systems to achieve virtual capacity expansion and improve conversion efficiency, enabling charging speeds comparable to refueling. Wang Lei noted that the product will find more application scenarios. Luxury car brands see fast charging as a key competitive edge, adopting 800V and even 1000V voltage platforms. Star Charge will focus on this area and develop high-power charging equipment to meet these automakers’ needs. Star Charge remains at the forefront of the industry. Last April 18, it pioneered the liquid-cooled supercharging 1.0 era with its dual-gun technology. Wang Lei believes that as the industry rapidly advances with larger battery capacities and higher charging rates, charging infrastructure faces greater challenges. “In this context, Star Charge must act at the forefront of technology development. Even with high costs, we must proceed.” At the press conference during the auto show, Star Charge Senior Vice President Li Hongqing officially announced the entry into the liquid-cooled supercharging 2.0 era with the two-megawatt flash charging product.
Behind the implementation of liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging, Star Charging launched a two-megawatt fast-charging product. It also plans a larger strategy that includes charging networks, virtual power plants, and microgrids. Star Charging integrates these three systems to enhance connections and aggregation. The goal is to create the world’s largest mobile and distributed energy ecosystem. On the charging network side, Star Charging has a power pool aggregation capacity of 10 megawatts. It can allocate power resources in real-time to multiple terminals. This capability effectively resolves grid load issues during high-power charging. Ultra-fast charging stations evolve into “smart hubs” in urban energy networks. To improve revenue efficiency, Star Charging’s liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging stations will connect to a virtual grid. Smart discharging technology and pricing mechanisms will encourage charging during low electricity prices. During peak times, high prices will guide vehicle owners to discharge. The stations can also utilize energy storage facilities for peak shaving, frequency regulation, and other auxiliary services. They can trade electricity on the virtual power plant platform to maximize economic benefits. Wang Lei believes that this progress results from intelligent operations in the charging network, followed by microgrid management, and finally, intelligent operations on the dispatch platform. Without long-term practical experience and technical accumulation, achieving today’s intelligent applications would be impossible. Currently, Star Charging builds microgrid systems in plateaus, communities, and industrial parks. It ensures stable power supply through integrated design of “source-network-load-storage.” For example, in plateau areas, microgrids can operate independently for 132 hours, allowing ultra-fast charging equipment to function continuously in unstable grid environments. With the support of microgrid systems, Star Charging’s liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging 2.0 era has a solid foundation. This is also a key advantage for Star Charging. As automakers and charging station companies race to deploy ultra-fast charging stations, how does Star Charging maintain its advantage? Wang Lei believes that automakers focus on charging stations mainly due to the importance of the charging ecosystem and the demand for high-end vehicle support. For charging operators, meeting market demand comes first. They should invest moderately to highlight competitive differences. They can leverage existing infrastructure without excessive investment. As of March 2025, Star Charge’s liquid-cooled supercharging equipment has passed global commercial certification. It has already launched in multiple countries. Star Charge has delivered over 10,000 liquid-cooled terminals in the domestic market. The liquid-cooled supercharging network now spans all provinces and over 270 cities, with nearly 3,000 stations. A broader vision: Star Life. Industry experts see Star Charge as having surpassed the boundaries of charging station operations. Through energy storage technology, comprehensive energy management, and ecological collaboration, it has built a smart energy ecosystem covering “vehicle-station-network-storage.” Its larger vision aims to promote the deep integration of mobile energy networks with a zero-carbon society. On the first day of the Shanghai Auto Show, Star Charge announced its zero-carbon strategy. It focuses on three areas: home energy management, green travel, and smart homes. The home solar-storage-charging system enables off-grid operation. Users can monitor energy usage in real time through the Zero Carbon Life app. They can also participate in grid peak shaving using V2G technology. For consumers, the system’s main advantage is energy self-sufficiency. It reduces dependence on the grid. This is possible due to the system’s 5kW to 13kW photovoltaic components and 10 to 20 kWh smart storage devices. During the day, it generates solar power and stores excess energy. At night or on cloudy days, it supplies power from storage. From a broader perspective, the home system can connect to community or campus microgrids for energy sharing and optimization. For example, during peak electricity usage in a community, the system can automatically coordinate storage resources from multiple households to prevent grid overload. Additionally, users can sell excess green electricity through a virtual power plant platform to the grid or other users, earning extra income while contributing to regional energy balance. Green travel relies on vehicle life solutions. Star Charge focuses on this direction. It builds an energy supply network to create a zero-carbon lifestyle. Star Charge uses V2G technology to turn electric vehicles into “mobile energy stations.” It supports off-peak charging and peak energy resale. In smart homes, seamless collaboration with energy systems benefits consumers. They can prioritize solar power for air conditioning in summer. They adjust temperature control strategies based on environmental data. This reduces energy consumption. After using Star Charge’s smart home solutions, wearable devices also save energy. Star Charge offers solar charging backpacks, folding solar panels, and smart temperature control clothing. These products integrate eco-friendliness into daily life. The solar backpack continuously powers phones and GPS devices. It reduces daily plug-in charging by one time, saving about 50 kWh per year. Star Charge enriches the internal energy ecosystem and promotes a zero-carbon lifestyle. It actively pursues cross-industry collaborations. Public information shows Star Charge has partnered with brands like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen, FAW, JAC, Li Auto, XPeng, and NIO. On April 24, Star Charge formed a strategic partnership with Great Wall Motors. They focus on “joint technology research, ecological co-construction, and collaborative services.” They will cooperate in four areas: ultra-fast charging technology, charging network development, virtual power plant innovation, and low-carbon ecosystem building. The goal is to deepen the integration of new energy vehicles and smart energy. In the next three years, Star Charge and Great Wall Motors plan to establish supercharging stations in key cities nationwide. They will explore innovative business models, such as solar-storage-charging-resale and microgrids. This means Star Charge, as a digital energy unicorn in Asia and one of the top three charging operators in China, is transforming from a traditional charging facility supplier to a comprehensive service provider covering energy production, storage, and consumption. This shift enhances its leadership in the smart energy sector.