The Market is Shifting from Traditional to Modern Travel, with the Penetration Enabled by Mobile Internet and Electric Powertrain Solutions
The car sharing market in China has approximately 30 active operators. These companies are operated by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), transportation companies and start-ups. The top 5 operators - EVCard (by SAIC Motor Co., Ltd.), Weigongjiao (by Geely), GoFun (by Beijing Shouqi Group Co., Ltd.), MoreFun (by BAIC Mobility Co., Ltd.) and PandAuto (by Chongqing Lifan Automobile Co., Ltd.) - accounted for 72.8% of the fleet size in 2018.
In China, the sharing economic activity has been able to achieve lower cost, lower entry barriers and lower pollution, as well as higher efficiency, higher experience and higher credibility within the industry. Transportation sharing activities, including car sharing and ride sharing, have accounted for 8.4% of the sharing economy in the country in 2018. The Chinese are also gradually shifting towards Internet applications for their transportation needs, such as reserving riding services from mobile apps, finding solutions to traffic blocks, and using real-time navigation and traffic services.
The operation charge fee per service is the main revenue generator for car sharing companies. However, the Chinese car sharing market has been undergoing restructuring since 2017. It has witnessed a few exits, such as the withdrawals of Youyouyongche, Ezzy, and Togo, and some collaborations – for instance, BMW AG has collaborated with EVCard, while Daimler Mobility Services GmbH has tied up with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. to carry out car sharing business in the country.
In line with the Chinese government’s vision of increasing electric vehicle (EV) penetration and promoting green development, automotive OEMs are expected to further expand their EV sales through their subsidiaries in the car sharing industry. For instance, the car sharing market is expected to be more competitive, especially for the vertical value chain and ecosystem integration developed by automotive OEMs and transportation companies.
Research Scope
This study analyzes opportunities and challenges in the car sharing market in China. It examines the current market structure and business models, as well as factors that drive and restrain the market growth. It also discusses the growth opportunities and trends up to 2025.
Key Features
- To provide a strategic review of the car sharing ecosystem and market, involving main technology trends in China
- To analyze the key car sharing operators and their business strategies in China
- To identify car sharing market trends, such as strategic alliances and collaborative services
- To evaluate the present market size and the growth opportunities for stakeholders
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the present business environment for car sharing services?
- Who are the key participants in the car sharing market?
- What are the present and anticipated trends in the car sharing market?
- What are the market drivers and restraints influencing the development of the car sharing market?
- What are the policies and regulations established to manage the car sharing business in China?
Table of Contents
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- BMW AG
- Daimler Mobility Services GmbH
- EVCard
- EVCard (by SAIC Motor Co., Ltd.)
- Ezzy
- GoFun (by Beijing Shouqi Group Co., Ltd.)
- MoreFun (by BAIC Mobility Co., Ltd.)
- PandAuto (by Chongqing Lifan Automobile Co., Ltd.)
- Togo
- Weigongjiao (by Geely)
- Youyouyongche
- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd
