introduction
We are in a period of significant transformation in the automotive industry. In the context of energy conservation, emission reduction and environmental awareness, it is impacting its dominance with an unstoppable attitude. In less than 10 years, gasoline vehicles may become "difficult to use". The reason for this is not only the strong support of national policies, but also the promotion of new energy vehicle technology innovation. Obviously, the "end" of fuel vehicles has become inevitable.
In recent years, the new energy vehicle industry has developed rapidly, especially with the addition of new power brands such as Xiaomi Automobile, which has set off a new energy vehicle boom. Fuel vehicles, which once dominated the market, are now facing unprecedented challenges from new energy vehicles.
1.1 The monopoly of fuel vehicles is facing collapse
In the past, fuel vehicles have been the hegemon of the market. Major countries in the automobile industry, such as the United States, Japan and Germany, have invested a lot of money to continuously innovate in fuel vehicle technology, and firmly control the fuel vehicle market from low-end to high-end. For mainland domestic brands, it is very difficult to gain a firm foothold in the fuel vehicle market.
Even now, in many large cities, joint venture brands or imported fuel vehicles still dominate, and their position in the market is unbreakable. However, in this context, new energy vehicles are gradually eroding the market share of fuel vehicles with the strong support of national policies and the promotion of technological innovation.
1.2 The rapid rise of new energy vehicles
In the mainland, major car companies have not given up on new energy vehicles, but continue to overcome technical difficulties and promote innovation. Taking BYD as an example, it will take new energy vehicles as a pillar of development, vigorously develop and produce electric vehicles, and finally successfully rise, occupying an important position in the new energy vehicle market.
Today, in addition to Tesla, domestic new energy vehicle brands have occupied the vast majority of the market share, and the sales of BYD, NIO and other car companies are far ahead. On the roads of big cities, we can also clearly feel that the number of green brand new energy vehicles is increasing day by day, and there are fewer and fewer blue brand fuel vehicles. Young people, in particular, prefer electric vehicles with a higher degree of intelligence and lower cost of use.
It can be said that the strong rise of new energy vehicles is gradually tearing off the halo of the "king" of fuel vehicles and subverting the pattern of the traditional automobile industry.
The rapid development of new energy vehicles is inseparable from the strong support of national policies and the continuous promotion of technological innovation. It is the help of these two aspects that makes the "end" of fuel vehicles gradually become a reality.
2.1 Policy support
In recent years, the state has issued a series of policies to vigorously support the development of new energy vehicles. The most direct is the preferential policy in terms of purchase tax. Compared with traditional fuel vehicles, which have to pay about 10% purchase tax, new energy vehicles can enjoy tax exemption. This undoubtedly greatly reduces the cost of consumers to buy new energy vehicles, and greatly stimulates market demand.
At the same time, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also made it clear that the purchase tax reduction policy for new energy vehicles will be extended until the end of 2027. This has undoubtedly injected a strong impetus into the future development of new energy vehicles. It can be said that the strong support of the state at the policy level has paved the way for the rise of new energy vehicles.
In addition to preferential policies for consumers, the government has also imposed large-scale subsidies on new energy vehicle companies to encourage them to invest in technological innovation. In this way, the development of new energy vehicles is even more unstoppable.
2.2 Technological innovation
In terms of technology, there is also a world of difference between new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles. The core technology of fuel vehicles is mainly concentrated in the fields of engine, gearbox and chassis, which is where there is a large gap between the continental automobile industry and European and American countries.
However, in the field of new energy vehicles, the development of key technologies such as batteries and motors has been at the forefront of the world. The promotion of technological innovation has continuously optimized the performance of new energy vehicles and continuously improved the cruising range, which has become unattainable for fuel vehicles.
In contrast, although the technology of fuel vehicles is relatively mature, it has reached a bottleneck period of development, and it is quite difficult to achieve further breakthroughs. This has undoubtedly accelerated the pace of the elimination of fuel vehicles.
It can be said that the dual drive of policy and technology has made the development prospects of new energy vehicles broader, and the "end" of fuel vehicles is gradually approaching.
Limitations of fuel vehicles
Although new energy vehicles are rising with an unstoppable attitude, this does not mean that fuel vehicles are completely eliminated. In fact, new energy vehicles still have some limitations in some aspects, and fuel vehicles will still not be completely replaced in the future.
3.1 Range Limitations
At present, new energy vehicles are mainly driven by electric power, of which lithium battery technology is the mainstay. However, there are limitations to the discharge performance of lithium batteries at certain temperatures, especially in cold weather. The winter temperature in Northeast China and other regions is too low, and the mileage of new energy vehicles is often difficult to reach the standard, which has also become a major shortcoming restricting its large-scale popularization.
Even in the summer, turning on the air conditioner can significantly drain the battery, resulting in a significant reduction in range. This limitation is even more pronounced on the highway, where drivers have to constantly think about range, and frequent charging can also cause delays. In contrast, fuel vehicles are faster to refuel and more convenient to use3.2 with a long charging time
In addition to the limitation of cruising range, the charging time of new energy vehicles has also become the focus of attention of many consumers. Even with fast charging, the charging time often takes tens of minutes, while in the case of slow charging at home, it takes up to several hours or even more than ten hours. This is in stark contrast to the speed at which it only takes a few minutes to refuel a gasoline vehicle.
For users who need to travel long distances frequently, the length of charging time is particularly critical. Especially during the peak holiday season, there is often a long queue in front of the charging pile, and the owner has to spend a lot of time waiting for charging, which is undoubtedly a huge inconvenience for users who are in a hurry.
3.3 Limitations of applicable scenarios
In addition, the use scenarios of new energy vehicles are also relatively limited. Electric vehicles have more advantages in urban transportation and short-distance travel, but their performance on highways is relatively inferior. High power consumption and short cruising range make electric vehicles not very suitable for long-distance high-speed driving.
At present, the mainland has not yet clarified when it will completely ban the sale of fuel vehicles in the future, which further indicates that fuel vehicles will still be difficult to be completely eliminated in a certain period of time. It can be seen that although new energy vehicles are developing rapidly, their limitations in some aspects are also destined to have a certain market space for fuel vehicles for a long time in the future.
epilogue
There is no doubt that with the strong support of national policies and the continuous promotion of technological innovation, new energy vehicles are subverting the pattern of the traditional automobile industry with a rapid trend. In less than 10 years, gasoline vehicles may become "difficult to use". This trend is already the trend of the times and cannot be reversed.
But we must also realize that the "end" of fuel vehicles is not achieved overnight, which requires a gradual process. The limitations of new energy vehicles in terms of mileage, charging time, and applicable scenarios determine that fuel vehicles will still not be completely replaced in the future.
Therefore, we need to look at this historic change with an open mind. As both consumers and businesses, we should be fully prepared to actively respond to this major transformation of the automotive industry. Only in this way can we grasp new development opportunities in this wave of new energy vehicles and meet a better future of automobiles.