Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-15 02:38Core Viewpoint - The new technical requirements for electric vehicles, as outlined in the recent announcement, are expected to lead to a reduction in the purchase tax for new energy vehicles by half starting next year, regardless of whether the vehicles meet the new standards [1][15][16]. Group 1: New Technical Requirements - The announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments introduces updated technical standards for electric vehicles, including stricter energy consumption limits for pure electric vehicles and an increase in the pure electric range requirement for plug-in hybrid vehicles from 43 km to 100 km [1][10]. - The new standards aim to phase out outdated products and encourage the development of higher-performance models that meet consumer demands for longer range and lower energy consumption, thus promoting both industry and consumer upgrades [1][9]. Group 2: Market Response - Sales personnel from various companies, including BYD and NIO, have indicated that their new products already comply with the new national standards, suggesting minimal impact on their market offerings [2][9]. - The majority of current plug-in hybrid vehicles on the market exceed the new pure electric range requirement, with models like the Aion M5 and BYD Tang achieving ranges of 230 km and 175 km, respectively [10]. Group 3: Tax Implications - The purchase tax for new energy vehicles is set to be halved to 5% starting from January 1, 2026, as per the announcement made in June 2023 [15][16]. - Vehicles that do not meet the new technical requirements may face full tax rates, while compliant vehicles will benefit from the reduced tax rate [16].