Starting July 1, 2026, GB 38031-2025 "Safety Requirements for Traction Batteries of Electric Vehicles" officially takes effect, alongside L3 regulations in 2027 and solid-state battery testing standards in 2028, marking a triple-upgrade cycle for China's NEV industry.
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New regulations for new energy vehicle door handle design require mandatory retention of mechanical release mechanisms and optimized operation space. Previous hidden door handles could impede rescue operations in power-loss scenarios, and the new rules mandate normal door opening in emergencies.
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In June 2026, the UN Global Technical Regulation for Automated Driving Systems (ADS GTR) was officially approved in Geneva, with Huawei Yinwang participating as a core member of the Chinese expert panel. The regulation covers full lifecycle compliance requirements for L3 and L4 autonomous driving systems, establishing a legal foundation for global autonomous driving technology development. To date, Huawei's Qian Kun intelligent driving solution has been deployed on over 1.9 million production vehicles.
3242 days agoFrom January 1, 2027, NEV vehicle and vessel tax exemptions will be cancelled, marking the final countdown for 15 years of tax incentives. Purchase tax has already shifted from full exemption to half-rate collection, and the policy phase-out is pushing the industry into a market-driven new stage.
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Hainan Province released its 15th Five-Year Plan for Ecological Civilization, reaffirming the 2030 ban on new gasoline vehicle sales. NEVs will account for 45% of the fleet, with a vehicle-to-charger ratio within 2.5:1. Hainan becomes China's first province to set an ICE phase-out timeline.
2334 days agoThe US withdrew from the Paris Agreement for the second time, while the EU postponed its 2035 ICE ban. Yet the Shanghai International Low Carbon Smart Mobility Exhibition, with nearly 200 exhibitors and 40+ brands, tells a different story. Carbon tariffs have become an unavoidable hard constraint for Chinese automotive exports.
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved the first mandatory national standard for L2 combined driving assistance systems, effective January 1, 2027. The standard defines safety requirements and testing methods, transitioning intelligent driving from voluntary to mandatory compliance.
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The "15th Five-Year Plan" Carbon Peak Action Plan was officially released, setting clear targets for the transportation sector: NEV stock ratio to reach 30% by 2030, and new energy commercial vehicle stock ratio to reach 25%. As of end-2025, China's NEV stock ratio was approximately 12%, requiring more than doubling over five years. The plan also calls for scaled development of new energy storage and accelerated ultra-high voltage transmission construction.
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Gansu Energy Regulatory Office issued a supervision notice, officially launching the 2026 supervision of new energy vehicle charging infrastructure construction and operation in Gansu Province. This supervision covers five areas including planning formulation, charging capacity assurance, operation service optimization, safety responsibility implementation, and power supply service guarantee. It adopts a combination of research and supervision methods, advancing in four phases: deployment, on-site supervision, reporting, and rectification, aiming to improve provincial charging service capabilities.
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In July 2026, multiple global trade rules took effect, significantly impacting Chinese NEV exports. Brazil raised NEV tariffs to 35%, eliminating previous phased discounts. Mexico increased passenger vehicle tariffs on China to 50% from January 2026. EU draft local content rules require 70% localization. UK automakers warned of potential 140 million GBP tariff losses from post-Brexit rules. Australia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia remain relatively open, but localization requirements are gradually increasing. Chinese automakers are shifting from "product export" to "ecosystem globalization" through local production.
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In July 2026, Malaysia further tightened CBU electric vehicle import policies, effectively blocking new entry for non-premium imported models. Beyond BYD, popular Chinese vehicles like Zeekr 7X and Chery OMODA E5 face import restrictions. Leapmotor and XPeng are pivoting to CKD local assembly, while domestic brand Proton has reclaimed market leadership through its e.MAS lineup.
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Starting in H2 2026, China's NEV vehicle and vessel tax policies enter an adjustment period, aligning with ICE standards. The purchase tax is halved to 5%. In May 2026, NEV penetration reached 47.7%. Trade-in subsidies offer up to RMB 20,000. For Central Asian and Russian buyers, these changes impact export pricing and competitiveness.
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