Beijing Hits 1.3 Million New Energy Vehicles as Green Power Reaches 36 Percent

Beijing has passed 1.3 million new energy vehicles on its roads, according to the Report on the Work of the Government 2026 released in February by the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality.

The milestone arrives as city leaders track smaller air-quality gains through the Every 0.1 Microgram Counts initiative. Residents notice the difference on streets where electric buses and taxis now dominate daily commutes. The shift matters because vehicle emissions remain a leading source of the fine particles that affect lung health in dense urban districts.

Why the numbers matter this year

Beijing continues to expand charging networks and priority lanes for cleaner vehicles while older diesel fleets are phased out. The 1.3 million figure shows the scale of the change already in place. At the same time, green power now supplies 36 percent of the city's total electricity consumption. That share reduces the need for coal-fired generation during peak summer demand and winter heating months.

These two indicators sit inside a wider push to meet annual air-quality targets. The Every 0.1 Microgram Counts program breaks down pollution reductions into small, measurable steps that add up over a year. City departments use the data to adjust traffic controls and industrial limits in real time rather than waiting for end-of-year reviews.

Next steps for residents and businesses

Officials plan to keep adding public chargers in residential compounds and office parks. Drivers who already own new energy vehicles can expect continued access to restricted lanes during rush hours. Businesses installing solar panels or signing green-power contracts will see the 36 percent benchmark rise further if adoption stays steady. The February report makes clear that both the vehicle count and the electricity share will be tracked again in the next annual update.