Foreign media: China is vigorously promoting electric trucks to support its net-zero goals, with a plan to ensure that electric heavy-duty trucks account for at least 40% of new vehicle sales by 2030—equating to a stock of 1.6 million units; currently, this proportion is already approaching 30%.
Official sources stated that the government will build over 3,000 charging and battery-swapping stations to accelerate the transition. This move is expected to boost the development of the electric vehicle industry, reduce carbon emissions, and lower logistics costs.
Driven by subsidy policies, demand for new-energy heavy trucks has surged. Sales increased by 182% year-on-year in 2025, and rose nearly 80% in the first half of 2026. The maximum subsidy per vehicle can reach 140,000 yuan (approximately $20,700), and officials said they will seize this momentum to further intensify promotion efforts.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1871411699585036/
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