Battery Electric Vehicle Markets Around the World
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are gaining momentum around the world. With policy support, incentives, and rapid production growth, these vehicles are becoming a more viable alternative to conventional gasoline-powered cars.
BEVs use lithium-ion batteries, which have a high power-to-weight ratio and energy efficiency. They also have a low self-discharge rate.
China
China is often portrayed as a laggard in climate change efforts, but its remarkable adoption of battery electric vehicles tells a different story. The government has developed policies and incentives to spur EV growth, including a mandate that car manufacturers produce a certain number of battery-powered cars each year.
The incentives are tied to technological metrics and performance indicators across EV models, such as range per single charge, battery energy density, system energy efficiency and charging speed. These criteria have incentivized innovation and technological advancement, while keeping affordability within reach for consumers.
A large portion of the Chinese EV …
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