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.
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.
GAC Group Explained: Aion, Hyptec, Trumpchi and Joint Ventures
A source-checked guide to GAC Group history, Zeng Qinghong and current leadership, Aion, Hyptec, Trumpchi, Toyota, Honda, Qijing and 2026 results.
SAIC Motor Explained: MG, IM, Roewe, Wuling and JV Reset
A source-checked guide to SAIC Motor history, leadership, MG, Roewe, IM, Maxus, Wuling, the Volkswagen and GM ventures, and 2026 status.
Great Wall Motor and Wei Jianjun: History, GWM Brands and Hi4
A source-checked guide to Great Wall Motor, Wei Jianjun, Haval, TANK, WEY, ORA, Hi4 hybrids, current sales, financials and overseas strategy.
Chery and Yin Tongyue: History, Brands and Export Strategy
Chery Automobile’s H1 2026 revenue reached RMB143.280 billion and gross margin rose to 16.1%, while attributable profit fell 11.7%. See the NEV and overseas-revenue boundaries.
Changan and Zhu Huarong: History, Deepal, Avatr and Nevo
A source-checked guide to Changan Automobile, Zhu Huarong, Deepal, Avatr, Nevo, Huawei roles, current sales, financials and overseas strategy.
Li Auto L6 Gets Full Redesign: 51 kWh Battery, 4-LiDAR Option, Same $34,500 Price
Li Auto's best-selling L6 SUV gets a major overhaul with a 51 kWh battery, 29-inch 6K display, and optional 4-LiDAR ADAS — while keeping the $34,500 starting price.
Chinese EV Startups Explained: Winners, Failures and the Next Wave
Which Chinese EV startups survived, which entered reorganization or liquidation, and why Xiaomi, HIMA and incumbent-backed brands define the next wave.
CATL and Robin Zeng: History, Batteries and Strategy
CATL and Robin Zeng explained with verified history, 2025 scale, an August 2026 carbon-neutrality roadmap, Ning Service figures and aviation-battery limits.
Xiaomi EV and Lei Jun: History, Strategy and 2026 Lineup
A primary-source profile of Xiaomi EV and Lei Jun, covering company history, the SU7 and YU7 strategy, current financials, the 2025 recall and overseas status.