According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers， from January to July this year， new energy vehicles accounted for 45% of the total new car sales in China. This significant market share highlights a rapid acceleration in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
In this context， Zhou Dadi， a member of the National Climate Change Expert Committee and an authoritative expert in the energy sector， was interviewed on Yicai Global’s program “Chief Review.” His insights offer valuable perspectives on the future of automotive technology and the energy transition.
During the program， Zhou Dadi stated that the development of solid-state batteries is expected to significantly contribute to resolving consumer concerns about EV range anxiety. Furthermore， he noted that issues such as the diminished battery performance in cold winter conditions， which affect EV usability， also have various viable solutions currently being explored.
He believes that the transition to EVs is currently an accelerating process. The fact that EV sales have grown from a few percentage points to potentially reaching 50% this year is a direct result of market choices. Consumers are increasingly recognizing the benefits of EVs， such as lower running costs and reduced environmental impact， which are driving this shift.
He further predicts that the widespread adoption of solid-state batteries could occur even before 2030. Looking ahead to 2035， he anticipates a scenario where traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles may become obsolete in the consumer market， with very few， if any， new fuel cars being purchased. This projection underscores the transformative potential of battery technology advancements and the ongoing electrification of the automotive industry.
Publicly available information indicates that Zhou Dadi is a highly respected authority in the energy field. He has extensive experience in energy economics and policy research， with notable contributions in areas such as energy import strategies and price reforms. He was a recipient of the 2000 OECD International Climate Technology Promotion Award and enjoys a strong reputation both domestically and internationally within the energy research community for his work on sustainable energy development and global climate change issues.
