Analysis of Spatial Differences and Influencing Factors of Carbon-Emission Reduction Efficiency of New-Energy Vehicles in China

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Abstract
As new-energy vehicles (NEVs) gradually gain public attention, their carbon-reduction issues have become a focal point in academia. This study evaluates the carbon-reduction efficiency of NEVs in 21 Chinese provinces using an improved three-stage DEA model, analyzes spatial disparities with the Dagum Gini coefficient, and decomposes carbon-emission factors using the LMDI method. Results show that the overall carbon-reduction efficiency is low, with an average value of only 0.266. Significant differences exist in production- and consumption-stage efficiencies across regions. Shanxi Province performed the best, with efficiency scores of 1 in both stages, while the carbon-reduction stage showed the lowest efficiency, ranging between 0.2 and 0.3 in most regions. The central region exhibited the highest carbon-reduction efficiency, followed by the western and eastern regions, primarily influenced by intra-regional disparities. Energy intensity significantly suppresses carbon emissions, followed by energy structure, while economic development and population size positively contribute to carbon emissions. This study provides theoretical support for regional governments to formulate policies related to the NEV industry and offers practical guidance for its further development.
Funding Information
  • National Social Science Foundation Project (24BJY142, 22GLD019, 2022SJZD053, SJCX24_0372)
  • National Office for Philosophy and Social Science Work (24BJY142, 22GLD019, 2022SJZD053, SJCX24_0372)
  • Jiangsu Province Social Science Foundation Project (24BJY142, 22GLD019, 2022SJZD053, SJCX24_0372)
  • Jiangsu Province Philosophy and Social Science Planning Office (24BJY142, 22GLD019, 2022SJZD053, SJCX24_0372)
  • Major Project of Philosophy and Social Science Research in Universities of Jiangsu Province (24BJY142, 22GLD019, 2022SJZD053, SJCX24_0372)
  • Jiangsu Province Education Department (24BJY142, 22GLD019, 2022SJZD053, SJCX24_0372)
  • Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (24BJY142, 22GLD019, 2022SJZD053, SJCX24_0372)
  • Jiangsu Province Education Department (24BJY142, 22GLD019, 2022SJZD053, SJCX24_0372)

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