12 dedicated bays for electric cars at Hongqiao
New Energy Vehicle Parking at Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) gives EV drivers a marked section with around a dozen clearly signed spots reserved for electric cars. It sits within the main airport parking complex, so you still walk a few minutes to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 depending on your airline. Look for “New Energy” or EV symbols on the overhead boards as you enter the car park.
This EV area serves both T1 and T2, and you reach the terminals in roughly 5–10 minutes on foot depending on your space. It operates 24 hours in line with the airport’s standard parking, so late-night arrivals and early-morning departures are fine. Payment follows the regular SHA parking rules, with hourly and daily caps published at the entrance and on the airport’s website.
New Energy Vehicle Parking is signposted in Chinese and English from the main access roads leading into Hongqiao. As you approach the airport ring road, follow signs for parking, then watch for the “New Energy” zone before pulling a ticket at the barrier. The EV section is mixed in with regular parking levels, so drive slowly and watch for the green EV-only markings to avoid ending up in the wrong row.
Charging options can change as the airport upgrades facilities, and current details are posted on the official SHA site and at the entrance kiosks. If you need a full top-up before a long drive, check charger availability and power ratings before you commit to a space, as not every bay will have the same setup. One practical move: arrive 20–30 minutes earlier than usual so you have time to hunt a free EV bay and still walk to check-in without rushing.