Chinese EVs in Georgia: the GB/T connector and where to charge
GB/T is on 361 stations in Georgia against 384 for European CCS2. In Europe GB/T barely exists; here the two are nearly level.
334 of those 361 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: 349 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 361 GB/T stations, 334 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 361 stations, which is almost as many as European CCS2 (384). GB/T barely exists in Europe but is widespread in Georgia.
Will I have trouble charging a Chinese EV in Georgia?
No. 334 of the 361 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: 349 stations against only 12 on AC.
More guides
See also
Map and live status are in the app
This page shows which chargers exist and where. The map, exact locations, real-time availability and route planning live in the free app.