Comparative Analysis of Existing Policies in the Electric Vehicle Industry in China and the United States

As the electric vehicle industry grows and global climate issues become more serious, this paper compares U.S. and Chinese policies in the electric vehicle industry in four areas: electric vehicle industry supply chain, electric light-duty vehicle segment, electric heavy-duty vehicle segment, and electric vehicle supply equipment, to analyze the existing policies in the two countries. This paper analyzes whether the existing policies in the two countries are up-to-date, practical, and effective. In addition, this paper analyzes the similarities and differences between existing policies in China and the U.S. based on factors such as the international environment, political framework, technological development, and energy reserves. In general, there is a trend in both countries to shift the focus of policy support from the electric light-duty vehicle segment to the electric vehicle industry supply chain and electric vehicle supply equipment. Compared to the U.S., China has made greater efforts to promote pure electric vehicles than plug-in hybrids.