In recent years, China has made remarkable achievements in vehicle electrification, positioning itself as a global leader in electric mobility as it pushes for a major reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. China has also made great strides in significantly expanding electric bus, or e-bus, fleets in major cities. In 2023, the total number of buses nationwide reached an estimated 682,500, with 69% being fully electric and 11% being hybrid electric. In some large cities like Shenzhen, the fleet has even been fully transitioned.
In addition, electrification in other areas like two-wheelers and freight vehicles is gaining ground, furthering the country’s influence in both electric vehicle manufacturing and deployment. China’s electrification progress is being driven by a combination of factors, including national policy and investment support, technological innovation, and clear frameworks for goal setting. In 2009, the national government initiated a Ten Cities and Thousand New Energy Vehicles pilot project, aiming at deploying 1,000 ‘new energy’ vehicles in 10 cities annually over three years, with a focus on public transport.
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