Global Electric Mobility Vehicle Import and Export Data: China Accounts for 70% of Exports
I. Global Market Size: A Growth Engine for a Trillion-Yuan Market
The global electric scooter market reached RMB 17.434 billion in sales in 2025 and is projected to surge to RMB 47.183 billion by 2032, maintaining a high compound annual growth rate of 15.28%. Behind this explosive growth is the structural upgrade in global short-distance travel demand – three major factors, including urban congestion management, environmental policies, and the popularization of shared mobility, have jointly created a strong demand for efficient and low-cost transportation tools.
In terms of product form, seatless electric scooters and seated low-speed electric vehicles form the two main categories, respectively occupying the personal commuting and family travel markets. Application scenarios cover personal use (accounting for over 60%) and shared mobility (rapidly growing to over 30%), with sub-scenarios such as scenic spot sightseeing and park logistics also continuously expanding.
II. Core of the Trade Landscape: China’s Global Role in the Division of Labor with a 70% Export Share
In the global electric mobility scooter trade network, China stands as the absolute core supplier with a 70% export share. This figure is not accidental, but rather the result of the resonance between the global supply chain and market demand: Export Scale in Concrete Context: From January to August 2025 alone, China exported 257,600 low-speed pure electric vehicles without VIN codes, with an export value exceeding US$568 million and an average price of US$2,205 per unit. If electric scooters, electric bicycles, and other categories are included, the annual export value accounts for more than 70% of the total global trade volume. Key export destinations: ASEAN, South Asia, and the Middle East are the main markets, with the Philippines (76,000 units), India (49,000 units), and Turkey (26,000 units) ranking as the top three single-country exporters. Europe (Germany, UK, Belgium) and North America (USA, Mexico) have become important growth points in the high-end segment. Even with strict entry barriers in the US market, 1,333 Chinese-made low-speed electric vehicles were still imported in the first eight months of 2025.
Competitive landscape comparison: Major global exporting countries also include Vietnam and South Korea, but China, with its complete industrial chain advantage, holds an absolute dominant position in the low-to-mid-end market, while European brands (such as Segway-Ninebot) focus on high-end intelligent models, forming differentiated competition.
III. Regional Market Characteristics: The Differentiated Logic of Import Demand
1. Developing Countries: Large-Scale Markets Driven by Essential Needs
Import demand in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Africa focuses primarily on cost-effectiveness and practicality:
In countries like the Philippines and Thailand, facing traffic congestion and high costs of gasoline-powered vehicles, Chinese-made low-speed electric vehicles are the preferred choice due to their compact size (suitable for narrow streets), 4-seat design (meeting family travel needs), and low operating costs (electricity costs are only 1/5 of gasoline costs);
Individual business owners in countries like India and Bangladesh favor multi-functional vehicles with a load capacity of over 500 kg, capable of carrying both passengers and goods, suitable for rural markets and urban delivery scenarios;
Policy incentives further amplify demand, such as the Philippines’ Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act granting exemptions from traffic restrictions, and Vietnam including low-speed electric vehicles in its zero-tariff list. 2. Developed Countries: Quality Demands in Specific Scenarios
The import logic in Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea is becoming increasingly diversified:
Europe classifies low-speed electric vehicles as “micro-mobility tools,” the Netherlands has built dedicated lanes, and the EU plans to provide a €500 subsidy per vehicle by 2026 to promote their use as short-distance commuting tools;
US companies like UPS are purchasing Chinese low-speed electric vehicles in bulk for “last-mile” delivery, increasing the average daily delivery volume per vehicle by 30%, highlighting their commercial value;
The elderly and young consumers form two main driving forces: the elderly prefer models that are easy to operate and comfortable, while young people favor “trendy” electric scooters, with Chinese brands experiencing strong sales in the UK and Germany.
IV. Evolution of the Trade Landscape
Technological Upgrading Drives Product Iteration: Exported products have evolved from traditional “low-speed electric vehicles” to intelligent vehicles equipped with lithium batteries and modular battery packs. Regionalized products such as Southeast Asian customized versions with “high chassis + anti-skid tires” and African-specific “photovoltaic panel powered” models continue to emerge.
Policy Becomes a Key Variable: The EU’s strengthened safety certification (ECE R66 crash test) and the US’s implementation of the “Miniature Electric Vehicle Safety Act” will force export companies to improve product standards, while also building a competitive advantage for compliant companies.
Regional Supply Chain Restructuring: Companies like Reading and Hongri have begun establishing factories in Pakistan and Egypt. The “local production + global sourcing” model may reduce the impact of trade barriers and further consolidate China’s position in the global industrial chain.
Market Growth Point Shift: Imports to Latin America (Brazil, Colombia) and the Middle East (UAE, Gulf countries) have seen annual growth rates exceeding 20%, becoming the third largest core market after Asia-Pacific and Europe and the US.
Post time: Nov-21-2025