Chinese EVs in Georgia: the GB/T connector and where to charge

Updated July 2026

GB/T is on 347 stations in Georgia against 370 for European CCS2. In Europe GB/T barely exists; here the two are nearly level.

320 of those 347 sit on the same cabinet as a CCS2 gun. This is not separate infrastructure, it is the same fast chargers carrying both plugs.

Which cars this covers

GB/T is the Chinese national standard, carried by almost every EV built for the Chinese market: BYD, Zeekr, Li Auto, NIO, Xpeng, Wuling, Chery, Changan and others.

Georgia has taken in a lot of these cars in recent years, and charger operators built for them.

GB/T comes in two forms

This is where people most often get confused. GB/T is not one connector but two: one for slow AC charging, one for fast DC. They look similar, but they are different physical plugs and are not interchangeable.

Many Chinese EVs have both ports, often on opposite sides of the car. If you are a new owner, work out which port is which first.

In Georgia GB/T is mostly there for fast charging: 335 stations are DC and only 12 are AC.

Why this is good news

Owners of Chinese cars often worry they will depend on separate, rare infrastructure. In Georgia that is not the case.

Of the 347 GB/T stations, 320 are on cabinets that also carry CCS2. These are dual-gun fast chargers: one cabinet, two cables, one European and one Chinese. You charge at the same stations European cars do.

The practical conclusion is that a Chinese car has almost no coverage problem in Georgia.

What power you will get

Most GB/T stations in Georgia are 120 kW. There are also a good number of 30 and 47 kW units, which are noticeably slower, while the most powerful cabinets reach 160 kW.

Remember the car sets a ceiling too. If your model accepts 60 kW, a 120 kW charger still gives you 60.

AC charging and Type 2

Chinese cars imported officially for Europe usually have a Type 2 AC port, while cars brought in from the Chinese market have GB/T AC. The difference matters: Type 2 is on 243 stations in Georgia, GB/T AC on only 12.

If your car came from China and you plan to charge at home, the wallbox has to match your actual AC port.

What to check before buying

Which market the car was built for, China or Europe.
Which AC port it has, Type 2 or GB/T AC. This decides your home charger.
How many kW it accepts on DC, so fast charger advice actually means something.
Whether the car's software is available in English, which is often a problem on Chinese market versions.

The overall connector picture is covered separately in the connector guide, and individual stations are in the charger catalogue.

Frequently asked questions

Is the GB/T connector available in Georgia?

Yes, on 347 stations, which is almost as many as European CCS2 (370). GB/T barely exists in Europe but is widespread in Georgia.

Will I have trouble charging a Chinese EV in Georgia?

No. 320 of the 347 GB/T stations sit on the same cabinets as CCS2, meaning dual-gun fast chargers. You use the same stations European cars do.

What is the difference between GB/T AC and GB/T DC?

They are two different physical connectors, one for slow AC and one for fast DC, and they are not interchangeable. Many Chinese cars have both ports. In Georgia GB/T is mostly DC: 335 stations against only 12 on AC.

More guides

How much does it cost to charge an EV in GeorgiaFast charging runs 0.50 to 1.00 GEL per kWh, slow charging from 0.35. How to work out what one charge will cost you. CCS2, GB/T, Type 2: which connector do you need in GeorgiaCCS2 and GB/T dominate Georgian charging. Which one matches your car, and how many stations of each exist in the country. AC or DC: what actually separates slow and fast chargingOf Georgia’s 600 plus chargers, roughly 390 are fast DC and 220 are slow AC. When to use which, and how long each takes. Driving long distance in Georgia by EV: a practical guideTbilisi to Batumi needs one stop. Where the chargers are on the main routes, and how to plan the drive. Importing an EV from the US: where you will charge it in GeorgiaA US-spec car has CCS1, NACS or Type 1. Georgia has 29 such stations in total. What adapters do and what to check before you buy. Driving an EV through a Georgian winter: range, charging and the mountainsCold weather costs up to a third of your range. Bakuriani has 6 chargers and none of them fast, Stepantsminda 2. How to plan for it. Home charger installation: what it needs and what drives the priceA normal socket, a 7 kW wallbox or three phase. What a flat and a house each need, what to insist on from the electrician, and when a wallbox is not worth buying. Electric or petrol: what 100 km actually costs in Georgia100 km on a fast charger is 14.04 GEL against 28.72 on petrol. Where that gap comes from and what the calculation leaves out. Battery degradation: what actually happens, and what it means in GeorgiaA battery loses roughly 1 to 2 percent a year. Why Georgian summers and living in a flat are the two real risks here, and what to check when buying used.

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