China has over 30 million new energy vehicles running on roads by 2024

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- China had 453 million motor vehicles running on roads by the end of 2024, with 353 million being automobiles, the country's Ministry of Public Security announced on January 17, 2025.

In 2024, 35.83 million motor vehicles were registered in the country, representing a 2.98% year-on-year growth. Among them, automobiles accounted for 26.9 million units, up 9.53% from the previous year. 

As of 2024, China has recorded over 30 million motor vehicles in annual registrations for 10 years in straight.

By the end of 2024, 96 cities in the country boast automobile population exceeding one million units, with an increase of 2 cities compared to the same period in 2023. Among these, 45 cities surpass two million units, and 26 cities exceed three million units. Six cities including Chengdu, Beijing, Chongqing, Suzhou, Shanghai, and Zhengzhou take the lead, each with more than five million vehicles.

As of 2024, the total number of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China reached 31.4 million units, accounting for 8.9% of the entire automobile fleet. Among them, pure electric vehicles account for 22.09 million units, making up 70.34% of the total NEV count.

In 2024 alone, 11.25 million NEVs were registered, making up 41.83% of total new automobile registrations and showcasing a 51.49% year-on-year surge. This substantial growth propelled the total number of new energy vehicles from 1.2 million units in 2019 to 11.25 million units in 2024.

By the end of 2024, there have been 542 million motor vehicle drivers registered in China, with automobile drivers reaching 506 million, making up 93.46% of the total. In 2024, the country issued new driving licenses to 22.26 million individuals.