Through continuous improvements in battery technology and cost, those local differences will become less pronounced, and electrified vehicles are expected to gain more and more market share from conventional vehicles. At the same time, it is important to note that electrified vehicles include a large portion of hybrid electrics, which means that even beyond 2030, the internal-combustion engine will remain very relevant. In 2030, the share of electrified vehicles could range from 10 percent to 50 percent of new-vehicle sales. Adoption rates will be highest in developed dense cities with strict emission regulations and consumer incentives . Sales penetration will be slower in small towns and rural areas with lower levels of charging infrastructure and higher dependency on driving range.
- These new entrants from outside the industry are also wielding more influence with consumers and regulators .
- The scope might reside solely within or across vehicles, or extend across other