New National Standard

New National Standard Effective July 1: China's NEVs Enter Strictest Safety Era

Starting July 1, 2026, China's mandatory new national standard for new energy vehicles takes effect. The standard covers three core dimensions: battery safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and functional safety. It imposes stricter requirements on battery thermal runaway, vehicle EMC, and intelligent driving functional safety. This standard directly elevates the safety baseline for Chinese export NEVs—providing quality assurance for overseas buyers while potentially changing market access thresholds.

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China's Strictest EV Battery Safety Standards Take Effect July 1

On July 1, 2026, two mandatory national standards—GB 38031-2025 and GB 18384-2025—officially took effect. The new standards upgrade thermal runaway requirements from "5-minute warning before fire" to "no fire, no explosion," marking the strictest battery safety mandate in industry history.

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New Mandatory EV Safety Standards Take Effect July 1: Battery Thermal Runaway Must Not Cause Fire for 2 Hours

Starting July 1, 2026, two mandatory national standards—GB18384-2025 "Electric Vehicle Safety Requirements" and GB38031-2025 "Power Battery Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicles"—will take effect. The new rules elevate battery safety from "5-minute warning before fire" to "no fire or explosion for 2 hours after thermal runaway," adding bottom-impact and fast-charge-cycle safety tests. Physical emergency disconnect switches become mandatory. Industry experts believe the regulations will fundamentally reshape competition, accelerating market consolidation and putting intense survival pressure on small battery manufacturers and low-end automakers.

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