New energy vehicles are becoming more accepted in rural markets

As of January 2025, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in first-tier cities reached 46.5%, while that in third-tier to fifth-tier cities was only 27.2%. However, rural residents' acceptance of new energy vehicles is rapidly increasing. It is estimated that by 2030, the number of cars per thousand people in rural areas is expected to reach 160, and the market size will exceed 500 billion yuan.