Policy
Beijing bans illegal electric tricycles and four-wheelers, gives 2.5-year transition period
These vehicles are also widely known as "老头乐" (Old Man's Joy) in China, and they often weave in and out of ordinary vehicles and drive illegally on bike paths, posing many safety hazards.
China steps up efforts to improve power battery recycling
With the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, the recycling of retired power batteries has become a pressing issue. In a recent government document, China has set out its goals in this regard.
Guangdong offers subsidies of up to $1,550 to encourage local residents to buy new cars
In an effort to boost local car consumption southern China's Guangdong province has launched a new incentive.
Beijing's new rules, set to take effect on July 1, expected to improve EV charging experience
Charging spaces being taken up by fuel vehicles is a problem that bothers many EV owners. With a new regulation coming into effect in Beijing, this problem is expected to be alleviated in the city.
Chinese city Jinan to reward local NEV firms with 1 million yuan for each new model released
Perhaps seeing the huge success of central China's Hefei city in its investment in Nio, another Chinese city is upping the ante on the new energy vehicle industry.
Chinese official suggests extending new energy vehicle purchase tax exemptions
The current deadline for China's vehicle purchase tax exemption for new energy vehicles is December 31, 2022.
Shenzhen to allow driverless cars on public roads
The southern Chinese mega-city Shenzhen is expected to make driverless cars legally available for driving on public roads in the near future.
China steps up EV push in public sectors
China will start letting local cities apply to participate in a full-scale electrification pilot and study support policies in the hope that electrification of the public sector will boost private consumption.
Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto have lots of new energy credits, here's how much they're worth
The current trading price per unit of the new energy credits has risen from an initial RMB 300 ($47)-RMB 500 to RMB 2,500-RMB 3,000, an increase of up to 9 times.
China's economic planner issues draft guidance to promote charging, battery swap infrastructure
China continues to provide policy support for the new energy vehicle industry, as a new document aimed at boosting the construction of charging and battery swap infrastructure was drafted.