Hainan to Phase Out New Gas and Diesel Car Sales by 2030

Hainan, the island province off China’s southern coast, has confirmed that it will stop selling new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030. The move makes it the first province in the country to set a firm end-date for fossil-fuel car sales.

The policy is part of a broader clean-energy strategy on the island. Hainan has already been pushing electric and plug-in hybrid adoption, and the 2030 deadline is intended to accelerate that shift. Government fleets and public transport are expected to electrify ahead of the broader consumer market.

The announcement adds provincial-level momentum to China’s wider EV transition. While the national government has not set a nationwide ICE sales ban, several regions have signaled similar intentions. For automakers, Hainan’s timeline offers a clear signal about where the domestic market is heading.