This overview of China’s zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) market covers medium and heavy straight trucks, tractor-trailers above 3.5 tonnes, and city buses and coaches. Sales of ZE-MHDVs in China spiked twice in the last decade: the first in 2015–2016, underpinned by government subsidies, and the second in 2024, with a historical high of more than 230,000 sales. Sales of ZE-MHDVs boomed in Q4, thanks to a strong macroeconomic stimulus package released by the Chinese government in September.
In 2024, trucks and tractor-trailers dominated the ZE-MHDV market with a share of about 80%, suggesting that the industry is rapidly embracing zero-emission solutions for freight and trucking. In contrast, the general decline of bus and coach sales over time indicates greater market saturation than the freight industry after being the focus of promotional policies in previous years.
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