China Battery Consumption Tax 2026: 2% Rate, Exemptions and Export Rules
China's battery consumption tax starts at 2% in September 2026. Here are the covered products, temporary exemptions, 2027 rates and export VAT rules.
NEV Industry
Updated July 21, 2026. This hub tracks China’s new-energy vehicle industry: automakers, batteries, charging, smart-driving regulation, supply chains, exports and market data. BYDToday separates official totals from estimates and labels the reporting period, metric and source so readers can compare like with like; see our Source Methodology. Key resources: China NEV export data, battery technology guide, and smart-driving systems comparison.
CALB 177Ah Battery Faults: What GAC Aion Confirmed
GAC Aion and CALB confirmed battery-system faults in some AION S operating vehicles using CALB 177Ah LFP cells. Here is what is known and unknown.
How China Built the LFP Battery Supply Chain in 23 Years
How China turned a difficult LFP cathode into a global industrial system through materials, cell manufacturing, pack design and vehicle-scale feedback.
China’s 30,000 km NEV Reliability Test Draft Explained
China is consulting on draft GB/T amendments that would require at least 30,000 km of reliability testing for BEVs, hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles.
China Autonomous Driving: History, Technology and 2026 Status
A source-based history of autonomous driving in China, from research and Apollo to BEV, end-to-end AI, L2/L3/L4 boundaries and the real 2026 status.
China Autonomous Driving Laws: National Rules and City Permits
A current guide to China autonomous driving laws, separating L2 driver duties, limited L3 road access, city permits, robotaxi operation and liability.
EV Platforms Compared: BYD e-Platform, Geely SEA, XPeng SEPA and More
Compare current electric vehicle platforms by physical architecture, voltage, battery integration, software, model fitment, production maturity and scale.
ADAS Suppliers 2026: Bosch, Mobileye, Huawei, Momenta and Chinese Rivals
Compare ADAS companies and suppliers in 2026 by system role, production evidence, business model, safety responsibility, data rights and OEM integration.
Neta Auto and Hozon: Rise, Reorganization and Lessons
A court-checked guide to Neta Auto and Hozon: founder Fang Yunzhou, company history, losses, models, bankruptcy reorganization and current evidence boundaries.
China EV Policy Timeline: Subsidies, Tax, Dual Credits and 2026 Rules
China EV policy from 2009 to 2027: direct subsidies, 2026 purchase tax and trade-in rules, dual credits, model eligibility, safety standards and 2027 tax changes.