China Targets 40% Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Share by 2030
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 13
China Targets 40% Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Share by 2030
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 13
Summary
China on Saturday set a 2030 goal for new-energy heavy-duty trucks to reach 40% market penetration, with the fleet topping 1.6 million vehicles.
The transport ministry's plan also calls for more than 80% electrification on fixed short-haul routes in key regions, showing the push is centered on predictable, high-use corridors.
It further targets 18% of highway freight volumes to be carried by new-energy heavy-duty trucks, extending the policy from vehicle sales to freight activity.
Taken together, the goals map out a broad shift in China's freight sector by 2030, spanning fleet size, route electrification and cargo movement.
Could China's rush to electrify its truck fleet paradoxically increase carbon emissions in the near term?
As Chinese brands build a global e-truck empire, are Western manufacturers being left behind?
China’s Electric Truck Surge: 29% of Heavy-Duty Sales Go Zero-Emission in 2025, Setting a Global Benchmark
Overview
China has rapidly become the global leader in zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, achieving record sales in 2025 and driving most of the world’s electric truck growth. Nearly all zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road today are in China, far outpacing other markets. For example, while other countries together sold over 90,000 zero-emission semi-trucks in early 2025, the United States sold only 200. This surge in China’s electric truck sales highlights its dominant position and sets a strong example for the global transition to cleaner transportation.