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June 2026 Power Battery Installations Surge Over 30% YoY; Energy Storage Batteries Grow Even Faster

June 2026 Power Battery Installations Surge Over 30% YoY; Energy Storage Batteries Grow Even Faster

The China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance released June 2026 data showing sustained high-speed growth in the power battery sector. Combined production of power and energy storage batteries reached 206.0 GWh in June, up 59.5% YoY. Combined sales hit 196.0 GWh, up 49.1% YoY. Energy storage battery growth (67.5%) significantly outpaced power batteries (41.8%), with export share continuing to climb.

32710 days ago
Lithium Battery Consumption Tax Restored in Sept 2026: EV Costs Set to Rise

Lithium Battery Consumption Tax Restored in Sept 2026: EV Costs Set to Rise

On July 16, 2026, China's Ministry of Finance, Customs, and Taxation jointly announced that lithium battery consumption tax will be restored from September 1, 2026, ending the 11-year battery tax exemption. The first-year rate is 2%, rising to 4% from September 2027. Industry estimates suggest pure EV manufacturing costs will increase by RMB 396–1,200 per vehicle. This is seen as a key signal of NEV tax incentives gradually phasing out and aligning with ICE vehicle taxation.

55411 days ago