Average NEV Weight Reaches 1939kg, MIIT Calls for "Weight Loss"

MIIT data shows that the average curb weight of NEV passenger vehicles reached 1939.3kg in Jan-Apr 2026, up 27.5% from 2020. NEVs are getting larger and heavier, raising safety and energy consumption concerns. In 2024, the average curb weight of new passenger vehicles in China reached 1704kg, while in 2012 it was only 1312kg.