Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-20 00:15Core Insights - Hefei is positioned as a leading city in China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, leveraging its unique status as the only city with five national-level pilot projects in battery swapping, dual intelligence, supply chain systems, vehicle-road-cloud integration, and vehicle-network interaction [1][5][6] - In 2024, Hefei's NEV production is projected to reach 1.376 million units, representing an 84.5% year-on-year increase, with an industry chain output value of 260 billion yuan [1][4][5] - The city aims to establish a world-class intelligent connected NEV industry cluster by 2025, targeting a production goal of 1.55 million units and an industry scale exceeding 500 billion yuan [4][6] Industry Development - Hefei has developed a comprehensive "vehicle-parts-market" layout, attracting over 500 core component enterprises and enhancing supply chain resilience and collaboration [1][2] - The city is implementing policies to stimulate automotive consumption, including consumer vouchers and trade-in programs, which have driven over 17.3 billion yuan in automotive sales [2][5] - Hefei's focus on integrating artificial intelligence into smart cockpits and forming an automotive chip alliance supports technological advancements and addresses industry bottlenecks [2][5] Key Projects and Initiatives - The city has successfully launched various initiatives, including the establishment of a virtual power plant for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and the signing of cooperation agreements between banks and enterprises to enhance industry collaboration [5][6] - Hefei hosted the 2025 International New Energy Vehicle Conference, attracting over 520,000 visitors and generating sales exceeding 3.6 billion yuan, showcasing its robust industry ecosystem [6] - The completion of the Star River new energy high-power battery project, with a total investment of 2 billion yuan, aims to enhance the local NEV supply chain and support high-end, clustered development [6][7]