Shanghai Sets Ambitious Goal to Fully Transition Buses and Taxis to NEVs by 2027
Shanghai has announced a bold initiative to completely shift its public transportation fleet to new energy vehicles (NEVs) by the end of 2027. This move is outlined in the Special Work Plan for Large-Scale Facility and Equipment Upgrades in the Transportation Sector (2024-2027) recently released by the city’s authorities.
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The plan aims to replace over 9% of Shanghai’s public buses and taxis with NEVs annually from 2024 to 2027. This translates to the upgrade of 6,200 buses and 11,000 taxis during this period. Additionally, the city plans to phase out diesel-fueled trucks meeting the China III emission standard and reduce those meeting the China IV standard, with a target of replacing or adding 50,000 trucks. The plan also includes updates to aircraft and ships.
Shanghai will retire older buses and introduce various types of new energy buses, including pure electric and fuel cell models. The city will prioritize NEVs for all new additions or updates, with an average annual addition of 1,550 new energy buses. Maintenance of bus batteries will be enhanced, with a focus on timely replacements and performance requirements.
For taxis (excluding ride-hailing services), the plan mandates that all new vehicles primarily use NEV models. Approximately 2,800 taxis will be upgraded annually, with a push for intelligent connected taxis in select areas and exploration of autonomous driving technologies to enhance mobility solutions.
