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Recent data has also revealed concerning trends in car sales. January 2025 saw a yearly decline of 12% in total sales, marking the worst performance in nearly a year. Despite strong sales of electric vehicles in recent years, they only made up 41.2% of total sales in January 2025, signalling a worrisome trend of consumers opting for traditional vehicles over electric ones.
This revelation raises alarm bells, particularly as the Chinese market appears to be gearing up for a future dominated by electric vehicles. The recent sales figures indicate that the trajectory toward electric vehicle dominance may be stalling and invites speculation about whether the necessary consumer adoption and infrastructure are truly in place.