技术门槛提高助推产业升级

Core Viewpoint - The announcement by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments outlines new technical requirements for electric vehicles to qualify for tax exemptions, aiming to promote the development of high-performance new energy vehicles in China [1][2]. Group 1: Tax Policy Changes - From January 1, 2026, vehicles listed in the directory for tax exemption must meet the new technical requirements outlined in the announcement [1]. - In 2026 and 2027, new energy vehicles will be subject to a 50% reduction in vehicle purchase tax, with a maximum tax reduction of 15,000 yuan per vehicle [1]. Group 2: Technical Requirements - The new standards require pure electric passenger vehicles to have a maximum energy consumption of 11% lower than previous standards, effective from January 1, 2024 [2]. - The pure electric range for plug-in hybrid vehicles has been increased from 43 kilometers to 100 kilometers, with stricter limits on fuel and energy consumption [2][3]. Group 3: Industry Impact - Nearly 47% of plug-in hybrid models weighing over 2,510 kg do not meet the new requirements, indicating a need for improvements in battery capacity, electric drive system efficiency, and engine thermal efficiency [3]. - The new technical requirements are expected to drive manufacturers to enhance R&D investments and produce higher-performance models to meet consumer demands for longer range and lower energy consumption [3]. Group 4: Market Response - Despite the upcoming tax changes, there has not been a surge in consumer purchases, as many buyers anticipated the tax reduction and are not delaying their purchases [4]. - Some automakers, like NIO, have proactively announced plans to absorb the additional costs from the tax reduction, which may mitigate the impact on the market in the first quarter of next year [4].