Fuel costs continue to rise, causing governments and consumers in more and more countries to regard electric vehicles as an important choice to reduce travel costs. As a result, China's new energy vehicle exports have ushered in a new round of growth...

According to the German News Agency (DPA) citing China customs and industry data, the rise in international oil prices triggered by the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is accelerating the transformation of some emerging markets around the world to new energy vehicles. Fuel costs continue to rise, making governments and consumers in more and more countries regard electric vehicles as an important choice to reduce travel costs. As a result, China's new energy vehicle exports have ushered in a new round of growth.

Data shows that China's new energy vehicle exports have continued to set new records in the near future. An analysis of China customs data by British energy think tank Ember shows that in April this year, China's global exports of electric vehicles reached US$9.4 billion, a record high, with export growth to markets such asAustralia, Brazil, Southeast Asia and East Africa beingparticularly significant.

Data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers shows that in May this year, China exported a total of about 435,000 pure electric vehicles and hybrid passenger cars, more than double the same period last year, indicating that overseas demand is still rapidly released.

In many developing countries, high oil prices are changing the structure of automobile consumption. The report pointed out that from Laos to Ethiopia, many governments have successively introduced policies, hoping to reduce dependence on imported fuels and reduce the pressure on energy subsidies. For example, Laos has decidedto ban the import of fuel-fired vehicles until the end of 2026 to promote the popularization of new energy vehicles; Ethiopia has alsostopped importing new fuel-fired passenger cars and accelerated the process of replacing electric vehicles.

The African market has also undergone significant changes. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce of China, China's exports of electric vehicles to Africa will increase by 130% year-on-year in 2025 to approximately 44,000 units. At the same time, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global electric vehicle sales will reach 23 million in 2026, accounting for about 30% of global new car sales, while China companies currently account for about 60% of the global electric vehicle market.

However, while the market is growing rapidly, charging infrastructure remains a constraint. The report pointed out that Thailand currently has about 4600 public charging stations serving more than 420,000 new energy vehicles; Indonesia has more than 4500 public charging stations. Although Ethiopia has banned the import of fuel-fueled passenger cars, as of mid-2025,there are only about 12 charging stations across the country. Officials estimate that at least 1170 will be needed to meet market demand. Currently, 40 new charging stations are being built in the capital Addis Ababa.

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The rise in international oil prices is becoming a new catalyst for the popularization of new energy vehicles around the world, especially in developing countries that rely on fuel imports. This trend is even more obvious. For China's used car exporters, the new energy market is indeed expanding, but opportunities are mainly concentrated in countries with clear policy support and continuous improvement in infrastructure. Compared with purely exported vehicles, what is more worth laying out in advance is battery testing, parts supply, maintenance services and charging facilities.

Source: Guangdong Good Car

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