Hainan aims to ban new gasoline vehicle sales by 2030
China's Hainan province has released a plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline vehicles by 2030, aiming for electric vehicles to constitute 45% of the provincial fleet.
Hainan province in China has announced plans to effectively ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030. The announcement, part of the province's broader goals for ecological civilization, indicates a significant push towards electrification of its transportation sector.
The plan, detailed in the "14th Five-Year Plan for the Hainan National Ecological Civilization Pilot Zone," projects that new energy vehicles (NEVs) will represent 45% of Hainan's total vehicle holdings by 2030. This marks a substantial increase from the projected 23.75% share anticipated by 2025, positioning Hainan as a potential leader in the transition away from internal combustion engines.
Hainan has previously demonstrated a commitment to clean energy, with NEVs already holding a significant market share. The new plan extends this focus to 100% NEV adoption for new and replaced vehicles in public service and social operation sectors by 2030, excluding specialized vehicles. A similar target is set for new and replaced private vehicles.
Furthermore, the province aims to maintain a charging infrastructure ratio of 2.5 vehicles per charging point or lower. This comprehensive strategy underscores Hainan's determination to reduce carbon emissions and establish itself as a model for sustainable transportation within China.