2025 China Vehicle Ownership Hits 469M, NEVs 12%
In 2025, China's motor vehicle ownership reached 469 million, including 366 million cars; the number of motor vehicle drivers reached 559 million, including 525 million car drivers. In 2025, 35.35 million new motor vehicles were registered in China, and 20.51 million new driver's licenses were issued.
The number of newly registered motor vehicles has exceeded 30 million for 11 consecutive years, with 26.19 million newly registered cars. In 2025, 35.35 million new motor vehicles were registered nationwide, of which 26.19 million were cars. The number of newly registered motor vehicles has exceeded 30 million for 11 consecutive years.
103 cities nationwide have a car population exceeding 1 million, an increase of 7 cities compared to 2024. Among them, 47 cities have over 2 million cars, 27 cities have over 3 million cars, and 7 cities have over 5 million cars.
The number of new energy vehicles reached 43.97 million, with 12.93 million newly registered throughout the year. By the end of 2025, the number of new energy vehicles nationwide reached 43.97 million, accounting for 12.01% of the total car population; among them, the number of pure electric vehicles was 30.22 million, accounting for 68.74% of the total new energy vehicle population. In 2025, 12.93 million new energy vehicles were newly registered, accounting for 49.38% of the newly registered cars, an increase of 1.68 million compared to 2024, representing a growth of 14.93%.
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