Auto data firm Motor Intelligence reports more than 3.2 million "electrified" vehicles were sold last year. That includes 1.9 million hybrid vehicles, including plug-in models, and 1.3 million all-electric models.

Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40 percent in China last year, as demand for new energy models continues to surge and the sector remains entrenched in a gruelling price war.

Sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose to over 17 million cars. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sales of all types of electric vehicles rose more than 40% in China last year while those of gasoline-powered automobiles plunged