The Current Dilemma and Future Path of China’s Electric Vehicles

Xingping Zhang, Rao Rao, Jian Xie and Yanni Liang
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Xingping Zhang: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Box 80, Hui Long Guan, Chang Ping District, Beijing 102206, China
Rao Rao: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Box 80, Hui Long Guan, Chang Ping District, Beijing 102206, China
Jian Xie: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Box 80, Hui Long Guan, Chang Ping District, Beijing 102206, China
Yanni Liang: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Box 80, Hui Long Guan, Chang Ping District, Beijing 102206, China

Sustainability, 2014, vol. 6, issue 3, 1-27

Abstract: China had set an ambitious development target of electric vehicles (EVs) to mitigate the environmental pollution. However, the actual situation of EVs far lagged behind the goals. This paper analyzes the elements impeding EVs’ development, which are identified into four contributors, including deficient EV subsidy policies, embarrassed EV market, local protectionism, and unmatched charging infrastructure. Based on the actual situation of China, this paper discusses corresponding policy suggestions and explores the alternative roadmap of EVs. In the initial development stage of EVs, it is important to select the appropriate charging mode for EVs according to different characteristics across users. Moreover, the development of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) may open the EV market faster than battery electric vehicle (BEV). In addition, the low-speed EVs may be a good choice for the rural market and should be well developed. With the promotion of EVs, China central and local governments should make rational policies to promote EVs’ development, which is the crucial force to drive the uptake of EVs.

Keywords: electric vehicle; new energy vehicle; subsidy policy; development path of electric vehicles (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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