Iran War Accelerates China’s “Green Freight”: Diesel Prices Surge 27%, Electric Truck Sales Jump 45%
The Iran War has not only pushed up global oil prices but also accelerated the green transformation of China’s freight industry.

Since the outbreak of the war on February 28, China’s retail diesel prices have surged by 27%, hitting a four-year high. Analysts and automakers state that this trend is accelerating the electrification of China’s heavy-duty truck fleet.
Electric trucks account for a quarter
Lower operating costs
Calculated at current fuel prices, the full-lifecycle expenditure (including vehicle purchase, energy supply, and operation) of an electric truck traveling 1 million kilometers is only half that of a comparable diesel truck. At present, electric heavy-duty trucks have a range of approximately 300 kilometers for short-haul transportation between industrial parks and transportation hubs. Manufacturers such as Sany are launching models with a range of up to 600 kilometers, and long-distance transportation corridors are also being expanded continuously.
Chinese Electric Trucks Head to Europe
Cost advantages are also driving an export boom to Europe.
In 2024, China’s electric truck sales reached 160,000 units, compared with fewer than 25,000 units in Europe. A Reuters report in March stated that at least a dozen Chinese manufacturers plan to launch sales in Europe this year, with pricing set to be one-third lower than the local average price.
Conclusion
Diesel prices up 27%, electric trucks accounting for a quarter of sales, and half the cost savings over one million kilometers — the Iran War is giving a boost to the green transformation of China’s freight industry. And Chinese electric trucks are heading to Europe with this cost-saving logic.





