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In 2025, China added more than 10,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles, primarily in commercial sectors like buses and trucks, supported by government subsidies and regional pilot programs. This growth highlights China's strategy to develop multiple clean mobility technologies, alongside battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

The central government initiated hydrogen adoption through pilot programs in selected city clusters, providing performance-linked subsidies for fuel-cell vehicles. The focus remains on commercial applications, with incentives for replacing diesel fleets.

Infrastructure development is a priority, with ambitious targets for hydrogen refuelling stations set by national and provincial authorities. China has also invested significantly in the hydrogen value chain, establishing state-backed funds for domestic production and reducing reliance on imports, while integrating hydrogen into national energy plans.