China ended 2025 with nearly 44 million new energy vehicles on the road, but that is only 12 percent of its total fleet. The government wants that share to hit 30 percent by 2030 as part of its carbon peaking plan. The average car in China is under 7 years old, much younger than the US average of nearly 13 years. That rapid fleet turnover means new EVs replace old gas cars faster, which helps cut emissions sooner. The plan also targets commercial vehicles, aiming for 25 percent of trucks to be NEVs by 2030. Heavy-duty trucks at ports and construction sites are a focus. To support the growing fleet, China plans to build more charging points and battery swapping stations. The goal is to cut carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 17 percent from 2025 levels by 2030.
