Hainan Province to Ban New Petrol Car Sales by 2030

Hainan's government has confirmed, in its 15‑year plan, that the island will stop selling new petrol‑powered vehicles from 2030, making it the first Chinese province to set such a deadline. The ban covers new private cars, public‑service vehicles and government fleets, while existing petrol cars may continue to be driven, inspected and transferred.

The province aims to raise the share of new‑energy vehicles (NEVs) in its fleet from about 23.7% in 2025 to 45% by 2030 and to keep the ratio of EVs to charging points at or below 2.5 : 1. Factors cited include Hainan’s island geography, tropical climate that avoids battery‑cold‑weather issues, its status as a free‑trade zone and ecological‑civilisation pilot, high fuel costs and a well‑developed charging network.

Although Hainan accounts for only roughly 0.5% of China’s total auto sales, the policy sends a strong signal to the national automotive market and could prompt other provinces to adopt similar restrictions as China pursues its 2030 carbon‑peak and 2060 carbon‑neutrality goals.