Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-14 13:00Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has introduced a new "Automobile Industry Stabilization and Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)" aimed at optimizing policies for electric vehicles and promoting the overall growth of the automotive industry [1][4]. Group 1: Sales and Growth Targets - The plan sets a target of approximately 32.3 million vehicle sales in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of about 3%, with electric vehicle sales expected to reach around 15.5 million, a growth of about 20% [1][2]. - In the first eight months of 2025, China's automotive production and sales both exceeded 20 million units for the first time, achieving 21.1 million and 21.1 million respectively, with year-on-year growth of 12.7% and 12.6% [2]. Group 2: Measures to Boost Consumption - The plan includes multiple initiatives to expand domestic automotive consumption, such as promoting electric vehicles in public sectors, enhancing charging infrastructure in rural areas, and implementing tax incentives [3][5]. - The average monthly sales in the domestic automotive market reached 2.64 million units, indicating a potential increase of about 10 million units in the remaining months of 2025 [2]. Group 3: Industry Challenges and Competition - The automotive industry faces increasing external competition and internal challenges, including insufficient effective demand and irrational competition [4][5]. - The MIIT has initiated a three-month special action to address online chaos in the automotive industry, aiming to create a healthier competitive environment [4][5]. Group 4: Technological Advancements - The plan emphasizes the need for breakthroughs in key technologies such as automotive chips, operating systems, and solid-state batteries to enhance product performance and meet consumer demands [5][6]. - It also proposes the promotion of intelligent connected vehicles and the approval of L3-level vehicle production, alongside improvements in traffic safety and insurance regulations [6].