China targets 70% NEV share in new passenger car sales by 2030

Mettis Global reported that China has set a goal of having new energy vehicles make up 70 per cent of new passenger car sales and 40 per cent of new commercial vehicle sales in its home market by 2030. The target forms part of a five-year automotive development plan issued jointly by nine government departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The plan also aims to strengthen China's standing across the supply chain for intelligent, connected electric vehicles.

Autonomous driving technology is also expected to be widely deployed by 2030, covering highways and selected city roads where vehicles can operate with high automation. China kept its place as the world's largest car producer and seller for a 17th straight year in 2025, with output and sales each topping 34 million vehicles. NEVs reached a record 60.6 per cent of car sales in August 2026, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said.

NEV exports climbed to 2.91 million units in the first seven months of 2026, a 120 per cent rise on a year earlier, and made up 47.4 per cent of total vehicle exports. The plan also sets a goal of a 15 per cent gain in overall labour productivity across the automotive sector from 2025 levels by 2030. It further seeks wider global recognition for Chinese car brands and a bigger role for China in international standards for intelligent vehicles.