Nearly every electric-car owner in China plans to go electric again, a new Roland Berger study indicates: 99% say their next car will be an EV. The global figure reaches 88%, while in Europe it stands at 84%.

Analysts link China’s momentum to government support, a well-developed charging network, and a strong appetite for fresh technology. In 2024, EVs accounted for 49% of all car sales in China, a sharp jump from 36% in 2023. Worldwide, the EV share rose from 20% to 25%; in the United States, from 9% to 11%; and in Europe it held steady at 25%.

The study also points to rapid growth in China’s charging infrastructure, with around 70% of the network run by five major operators. That level of consolidation often brings scale and consistency—factors that make everyday use simpler and help turn first-time buyers into repeat customers.

Even with growth in Europe expected to cool, experts view city-focused EVs as the main direction for the global auto market. With loyalty this high and infrastructure expanding, the segment looks less like a trend and more like a foundation for the industry’s next phase.