The Chinese government has unveiled its strategic roadmap for the automotive sector covering the 2026–2030 period. By the end of the decade, the state aims for New Energy Vehicles (NEV) to account for approximately 70% of new passenger car sales, while the target for commercial vehicles is set at 40%.
The plan emphasizes industry consolidation by tightening control over production capacities, including battery manufacturing. Authorities intend to encourage mergers and restructuring to phase out inefficient enterprises, thereby reducing overcapacity and strengthening the market position of competitive manufacturers.
Technological sovereignty is a key priority, with a focus on developing domestic automotive semiconductors and software. Additionally, the government is launching the AI+Automotive initiative to leverage artificial intelligence for energy optimization, traffic management, and predictive maintenance.
Efficiency targets for 2030 include reducing the average energy consumption of electric passenger cars to roughly 11.5 kWh per 100 km. For hybrid vehicles, the government has set a fuel consumption benchmark of no more than 3.3 liters per 100 km.
