Eleven Departments Jointly Promote Large-Scale Adoption of New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks

[Policy Update] Eleven departments have issued the 'Implementation Plan for Promoting Large-Scale Application of New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks,' setting a clear target of achieving a 40% market penetration rate by 2030.

Key Development: First National-Level Special Policy for New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks Takes Effect

The plan was jointly released on May 29, 2026, by the Ministry of Transport and ten other departments. It is China's first comprehensive policy document specifically targeting new energy heavy-duty trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 12 tons or more, marking a new phase of large-scale green transformation in road freight transport.

Key Metrics: Over 1.6 Million New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks Expected by 2030

By 2030, new energy heavy-duty trucks will reach a 40% penetration rate, accounting for approximately 20% of the total fleet. In key regions such as the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area and the Fenwei Plain, the electrification rate for short-haul, fixed-route transportation will exceed 80%.

Strategic Foundation: Addressing Dual Challenges of Pollution Reduction, Carbon Mitigation, and Industrial Bottlenecks

Transportation accounts for about 10% of China’s total carbon emissions, with heavy-duty trucks contributing nearly 40% of that share. As of the end of 2025, China had 8.6 million heavy-duty trucks in operation, causing significant exhaust pollution. The plan aims to establish new energy heavy-duty trucks as a 'new quality productive force' in the transportation sector through full-chain coordination across charging infrastructure, business models, and standardization systems.