How affordability and policy made China the world's largest EV market
By
Annabelle Liang & Nick Marsh
Summary
China has become the world's largest producer and buyer of electric vehicles, with nearly half of all new car sales being EVs. The article explores how affordability, government policy, and domestic manufacturing have driven this shift, featuring perspectives from drivers who cite cost savings as the primary motivation. While environmental benefits are acknowledged, the main driver is economic — EVs are cheaper to run than petrol cars in China. The piece examines the infrastructure, industry competition, and consumer behavior that have made EVs mainstream in the world's second-largest economy.
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bskyHow affordability and policy made China the world's largest EV marketbbc.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI drive an electric vehicle because I am poor.
The cost of driving a petrol car is too expensive. I save money driving an electric vehicle.
Also, it protects the environment.
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