Hainan bans fuel car sales by 2030

China — Hainan Province in China has reaffirmed its goal to ban the sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2030, as outlined in its 2026-2030 plan for building a national demonstration zone for ecological civilization. By 2030, all newly added and replaced vehicles in public service, commercial operation, and private sectors must be new energy vehicles (NEVs), except special-purpose vehicles. The share of NEVs in China — Hainan's vehicle fleet is expected to rise from 23.75% in 2025 to 45%. The province also aims to keep the vehicle-to-charging-pile ratio below 2.5:1. China — Hainan first proposed the ban in 2018 and is the first Chinese provincial-level region to set such a target. The plan has sparked online discussions as a sign of China's commitment to carbon reduction, contrasting with the International — European Commission's relaxation of its 2035 combustion-engine ban. China — Hainan's clean energy share is expected to reach 80% by 2030, supported by nuclear, gas, wind, and solar power. As of October 2025, NEV penetration in China — Hainan was 67.14%. The province will also promote hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and green shipping fuels.