From August 1, 2026, CCC certification for EV charging equipment became mandatory. Products without certification are completely banned from sale. Meanwhile, Q2 charging pile rankings show Bull leading with nearly 40% market share. The industry predicts 80% of small and medium manufacturers will be eliminated.
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China's Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced adjustments to vehicle and vessel tax incentives for energy-efficient and new energy vehicles. Effective January 1, 2027, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) will no longer enjoy vehicle tax exemption, and the 50% reduction for energy-efficient vehicles will also be cancelled. The policy shift is officially framed as promoting high-quality development of the NEV industry and advancing fuel-electric parity. The transition window extends to 2027, directly impacting current PHEV sales dynamics and corporate product planning.
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Starting July 1, 2026, two mandatory national standards—GB 38031-2025 "Safety Requirements for Power Batteries of Electric Vehicles" and GB 18384-2025 "Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicles"—officially took effect in China. The new standards dramatically raise the safety threshold from the previous "5-minute warning before thermal runaway" to "no fire or explosion for at least 2 hours after thermal runaway," while adding bottom impact tests and post-fast-charging safety tests. Industry observers have called this the "strictest battery safety mandate in history," signaling China's entry into a "zero tolerance" era for battery safety.
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Indonesia plans to launch a new round of electric vehicle subsidy policies starting June 2026. Affected by Middle East tensions pushing international oil prices higher, Indonesia's energy import burden has increased significantly. This round of subsidies will support 100,000 electric vehicles and 100,000 electric motorcycles. Electric vehicles can receive VAT benefits ranging from 40% to 100% depending on battery type. The policy applies only to pure electric vehicles; hybrid models are not eligible.
28167 days agoIn 2026, automotive import policies across Central Asia and Russian-speaking countries saw major adjustments. Kazakhstan extended zero EV tariffs to 2027, Russia tightened EAC certification requirements, and Kyrgyzstan streamlined intra-EAEU procedures. This article compares the latest policies across four countries to inform Chinese NEV exporters and local buyers.
52874 days agoKyrgyzstan Customs issued new regulations dramatically simplifying Chinese car import clearance, compressing average clearance from 7 days to 3 days, eliminating duplicate inspections, and implementing digital "single document" processing. Estimated annual logistics cost savings: ~$20 million.
27584 days agoChina's Ministry of Commerce released draft facilitation measures for used car exports to Central Asia, proposing simplified export licensing, unified inspection standards, and mutual recognition mechanisms with destination countries. This signals the transition from "wild growth" to institutional standardization.
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