In China, new-energy cars pass half of the market

In China, new-energy cars have reached a symbolic milestone: for the first time, they have accounted for more than half of the monthly market. The figure confirms the country’s push toward electrification, plug-in hybrids and zero-emission models, which are becoming increasingly central to customer choices.

For the global industry, it is a powerful signal: the world’s largest car market is accelerating the transition faster than expected. For Europe, where electric demand is moving at a less steady pace, the Chinese breakthrough shows how battery-powered models are reshaping the balance of the sector.