China’s Electric Vehicle Revolution: A 125-Year Unprecedented Achievement

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EV Sales Growth:

  • 2020: 1.3 million
  • 2021: 3.5 million (+169%)
  • 2022: 5.4 million (+54%)
  • 2023: 8.2 million (+51%)
  • 2024 (proj.): 12 million (+46%)

EV Penetration Rate:

  • 2020: 6.3%
  • 2021: 15% (+9%)
  • 2022: 30% (+15%)
  • 2023: 37% (+7%)
  • 2024 (proj.): 50% (+13%)

China New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Sales Breakdown:

  • BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles)
  • PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles)
  • Fuel Cell Vehicles

Source: Michael Dunne

Key Takeaways:

  1. China’s EV sales grew 9x in 4 years.
  2. EV penetration increased from 6% to 50% in 4 years.
  3. China dominates global EV market.

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