China: Hainan to Ban New Fuel Car Sales by 2030
Hainan Province in China has announced plans to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030. The province anticipates electric vehicles will constitute 45% of its total car ownership by that year.
Hainan Province, China, has announced its intention to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles starting in 2030. According to the newly released "15th Five-Year Plan" by the provincial government, the region aims to significantly increase the proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) in its transportation sector. The projection estimates that EVs will make up 45% of the total vehicle ownership by 2030, a substantial rise from current figures.
Hainan has already made considerable strides in clean energy development. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, renewable energy sources became the province's largest electricity generator. Furthermore, Hainan has consistently ranked among the top Chinese provinces for EV market penetration and overall EV ownership.
The plan mandates that by 2030, all new and replacement vehicles in public service and social operation sectors, excluding specialized vehicles, must be powered by clean energy. In the private vehicle segment, new and replacement cars are also required to be 100% electric.
Additionally, the province aims to ensure adequate charging infrastructure. The goal is to maintain a ratio of fewer than 2.5 vehicles per charging point by 2030.