Trends of new passenger cars in China: Air pollutant and CO2 emissions and technologies, 2012–2021
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Trends of new passenger cars in China: CO2 emissions and technologies, 2022–2023
The 2022/2023 edition of this report offers a statistical and infographic overview of the latest trends in the Chinese passenger car market. This analysis explores vehicle specifications, carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rates, and associated emission control technologies that reflect recent regulatory changes.
Expanding the focus on zero-emission vehicles, this report highlights the significant growth of electric vehicles and their substantial influence on the overall emission trends in the Chinese passenger car market. Highlights include:
- Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have surged, increasing from 14% of the market in 2021 to nearly 35% in 2023.
- Overall CO2 emission rates of new passenger cars decreased by 58% from 2012 to 2023.
- New energy vehicles (NEVs) improved in key efficiency metrics such as electric range and energy consumption, reflecting advancing battery technology and consumer demand.
Figure. Passenger car sales by fuel type and the share of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the market
