动力电池产业两大难题待解

Core Viewpoint - The rapid development of the power battery industry has highlighted quality and safety risks, necessitating a comprehensive quality management system throughout the entire lifecycle of battery production and usage to mitigate major safety risks and ensure sustainable industry growth [1] Group 1: Industry Challenges - The power battery industry in China has maintained its position as the world's largest for eight consecutive years [1] - The industry faces two main challenges: quality safety and technical trade barriers [2] - Quality safety issues are exacerbated by "involution" competition, leading some companies to cut costs in material selection and quality control, increasing safety risks [1][2] Group 2: Quality Issues - In a recent inspection of 6,513 batches of electric bicycle batteries, 1,689 batches were found to be non-compliant, significantly higher than other battery types [2] - Key quality issues include substandard basic performance metrics, lack of safety protection features, and poor environmental adaptability [2] Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The EU's new battery regulation, effective from 2028, will prohibit batteries that do not meet carbon footprint requirements from entering the EU market, posing a potential barrier for Chinese battery exports [3] - The regulation reflects a global concern for green and low-carbon development in the power battery industry, reshaping competitive dynamics [3] Group 4: Recommendations for Improvement - Experts suggest enhancing cross-sector technological collaboration, improving consumer rights protection, and developing a digital quality management system to modernize industry governance [4] - The market regulatory authority plans to strengthen quality infrastructure and encourage innovation and collaboration across the power battery supply chain [4]