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China's EV sales hit record 65.2% as Iran war fuels shift from petrol cars

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China's electric vehicle (EV) adoption rate has reached a new record, with 65.2% of cars sold in the country last month being either pure electric or plug-in hybrid. This surge is attributed to increasing consumer confidence in EV technology, easing range anxiety, and rising fuel prices exacerbated by the Iran war. The trend indicates a significant and accelerating shift away from traditional petrol cars in the Chinese market. AI

RANK_REASON Significant market shift in a major economy driven by geopolitical events and consumer behavior. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China's EV sales hit record 65.2% as Iran war fuels shift from petrol cars

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren ·

    Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift

    China’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption rate has hit an all-time high, as the Iran war drives motorists to shift away from petrol cars despite a sluggish automotive market. A record 65.2 per cent of the 1.54 million cars sold in mainland China last month were either pure electric …

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