In Pictures: Electric heavy trucks reach 50.3% of China sales as diesel demand falls

Charging infrastructure is expanding to support the rapid adoption of electric heavy trucks in China.

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Falling battery costs and lower running expenses are pushing fleet operators toward electric models without subsidies.

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Public charging networks are a key piece of the infrastructure behind China's electric truck boom.

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Electric heavy trucks now account for more than half of China's September sales, a milestone for the sector.

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As EV trucks displace diesel rigs, analysts expect demand for diesel to keep declining.

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Long-haul electric big rigs reached 64.5% of sales, signaling a shift in freight transport.

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The economics of electric trucks are now the main driver of adoption, cutting diesel use by roughly 230,000 barrels per day.

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China's full-year EV truck share is on track to exceed 40% as the market matures.

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Charging connectors like this one keep electric fleets moving as diesel demand falls.

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