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EV Targets and Plans of Countries known for their Sustainability efforts

  • Writer: Yen Roxas
    Yen Roxas
  • Nov 7, 2024
  • 3 min read

Updated: Nov 9, 2024




Leading countries in sustainability have set ambitious electric vehicle (EV) targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and drive innovation in clean energy.

1. Norway

  • Target: Norway aims for 100% of new car sales to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2025.

  • Current Progress: Norway has one of the highest EV adoption rates globally, with over 80% of new car sales being electric as of recent years.

  • Supportive Policies: Incentives include no sales tax on EVs, reduced tolls, access to bus lanes, and substantial investments in EV infrastructure.

2. Germany

  • Target: Germany has set a target of having 15 million EVs on the road by 2030.

  • Current Progress: Germany is Europe’s largest automotive market and is accelerating EV adoption with both domestic manufacturing and infrastructure growth.

  • Supportive Policies: Subsidies for EV purchases, an expanding network of public charging stations, and incentives for domestic EV production are among Germany’s strategies.

3. United Kingdom

  • Target: The U.K. aims to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and reach 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035.

  • Current Progress: The U.K. has implemented a “Road to Zero” strategy, increasing the share of EVs in the market.

  • Supportive Policies: Grants for EV buyers, a robust charging infrastructure, and significant investment in renewable energy to power EVs.

4. Netherlands

  • Target: The Netherlands targets all new car sales to be zero-emission by 2030.

  • Current Progress: Known for its sustainable policies, the Netherlands has one of the highest rates of EV adoption in Europe.

  • Supportive Policies: Incentives include tax exemptions, rebates, a dense EV charging network, and initiatives to encourage EV use in urban areas.

5. China

  • Target: China aims for 20% of all new car sales to be NEVs (new energy vehicles, including EVs and hybrids) by 2025 and aims for 100% NEVs by 2035.

  • Current Progress: China is the world’s largest EV market, with strong government support driving rapid growth in both manufacturing and adoption.

  • Supportive Policies: Extensive subsidies, large-scale infrastructure projects, and requirements for car manufacturers to produce a certain percentage of EVs.

6. United States

  • Target: The U.S. has a target of 50% of all new car sales being EVs by 2030, as set by the Biden Administration.

  • Current Progress: EV adoption is growing, with California leading with a state-level target of 100% zero-emission car sales by 2035.

  • Supportive Policies: Federal tax credits, grants for charging stations, and incentives for EV production. Some states, like California, have set more aggressive goals and offer additional rebates.

7. France

  • Target: France aims to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, in line with the European Union’s broader climate goals.

  • Current Progress: France is increasing its EV market share and investing in infrastructure to meet its goals.

  • Supportive Policies: Financial incentives for EV buyers, subsidies for charging station installations, and initiatives to make EVs more accessible in urban and rural areas.

8. Japan

  • Target: Japan aims to have 100% of new cars as electrified vehicles (including EVs, hybrids, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) by 2035.

  • Current Progress: Japan is investing heavily in EV technology, although it also strongly supports hybrid and hydrogen technologies.

  • Supportive Policies: Tax incentives, charging station subsidies, and support for battery production and recycling.

9. South Korea

  • Target: South Korea plans for 30% of all vehicles on the road to be electric or hydrogen-powered by 2030.

  • Current Progress: South Korea is increasing EV production and expanding charging networks to meet its targets.

  • Supportive Policies: Subsidies for EVs, tax exemptions, and a strong focus on developing a domestic battery industry.

10. Canada

  • Target: Canada targets 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035.

  • Current Progress: Canada is implementing policies to increase EV sales, especially in provinces with robust clean energy commitments.

  • Supportive Policies: Federal rebates for EVs, investment in EV charging infrastructure, and additional provincial incentives in areas like Quebec and British Columbia.




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