★商务部:组织开展千县万镇新能源汽车消费季活动

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce has announced the organization of the 2025 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Consumption Season, aimed at promoting NEV consumption in rural areas through various initiatives [1] - The event will take place from July to December 2025, focusing on enhancing the purchasing and usage environment for NEVs in county and township regions [1] - Subsidies of 20,000 yuan will be provided for scrapping eligible old vehicles when purchasing new energy passenger cars, and 15,000 yuan for scrapping eligible fuel passenger cars when purchasing fuel cars with an engine size of 2.0 liters or below [1] Group 2 - The automotive consumption in lower-tier markets, such as counties and townships, is experiencing rapid growth, and the NEV promotion activities are expected to expand the overall automotive market size [2] - The demand for vehicles among farmers is continuously increasing, with vehicle ownership rates rising by an average of 4 percentage points annually over the past few years [2] - The consumption season is anticipated to drive NEV sales to a million units, highlighting the significant market potential in the rural automotive sector [2]