对于中汽协的倡议，9月15日工信部有关负责人表示，倡议细化了执行要求，有助于引领行业企业将账 期承诺落到实处，对促进汽车行业规范发展具有重要意义。工信部将充分发挥新能源汽车行业企业交流 会商机制作用，及时解决落实中的问题，多措并举推动构建"整车—零部件"协作共赢发展生态，促进产 业健康可持续发展。 此外，工信部有关负责人表示，新能源汽车的发展时间还不长，产品结构、市场规模和产业形态还在快 速变化，供应链体系还不成熟，供应商缺少稳定预期；产业链韧性还不强，需要上下游企业投入资金进 行技术创新。整车企业延期支付货款，将增加供应商经营压力，直接影响企业投入，不利于产业技术创 新和产业链供应链体系建设。推动缩短货款账期，也有助于整车企业提升经营管理质效，加快建立现代 化管理体系和做大做强。整车企业应着眼长远，加强与供应商企业的互利共赢合作，相互扶持、相互成 就，共建良好发展生态，共促产业高质量发展，共享产业发展红利。 9月15日，中国汽车工业协会发布（简称"中汽协"）发布《汽车整车企业供应商账款支付规范倡议》， 明确汽车整车企业对供应商的"60天账期"支付起算时间，是自供应商企业交货并通过车企验收合格之日 起计算，最 ...

Core Viewpoint - The automotive industry in China is addressing the long-standing issue of extended payment terms for suppliers, with several major car manufacturers committing to a maximum payment period of 60 days to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain and support small and medium-sized enterprises [2][3]. Group 1: Industry Developments - The 2025 Chongqing International Auto Show featured the launch of 93 new vehicles, highlighting the collaborative efforts needed among suppliers, automakers, and dealers for the high-quality development of the new energy vehicle industry [2]. - Major automotive companies, including China FAW, Dongfeng Motor, and BYD, have pledged to implement a supplier payment term not exceeding 60 days, aiming to improve cash flow for small and medium enterprises [2]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission have issued directives to stabilize the supply chain and promote high-quality development in the automotive sector [2][3]. Group 2: Financial Challenges - The accounts receivable turnover days in the automotive parts industry have been on the rise, indicating a growing challenge with long payment cycles for suppliers [3]. - Suppliers in various segments, such as automotive fasteners and electronic components, report facing payment cycles of 6 to 12 months, leading to significant financial strain [3]. - Analysts warn that unresolved long payment terms could hinder the efficiency of fund circulation within the supply chain, particularly affecting small suppliers who may struggle with cash flow and profit margins [3].

Core Viewpoint - Major Chinese automotive companies have collectively committed to standardizing supplier payment terms to a maximum of 60 days, aiming to enhance cash flow efficiency and stabilize the supply chain, in response to the newly implemented regulations for small and medium enterprises [1][2][3][4]. Group 1: Industry Response - Nearly 20 leading automotive companies, including China FAW, Dongfeng Motor, and GAC Group, have publicly announced their commitment to a 60-day payment term for suppliers [1][2][3]. - The new regulation, effective from June 1, mandates that large enterprises must pay small and medium enterprises within 60 days of delivery, addressing long-standing issues of delayed payments in the automotive supply chain [4][5]. - The collective commitment from these companies has led to a notable increase in the A-share automotive parts sector, reflecting positive market sentiment [5][6]. Group 2: Financial Implications - Historically, payment terms for suppliers in the automotive industry have exceeded 120 days, with some companies reporting terms over 200 days, which has strained the financial health of upstream suppliers [5][6]. - The average accounts payable turnover days for major companies like BYD and Geely are reported to be around 127 days, while Great Wall and SAIC exceed 160 days [3][5]. - Experts suggest that the reduction in payment terms could improve cash flow for suppliers, potentially alleviating financial pressures across the entire supply chain [5][6]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The successful implementation of the 60-day payment term will depend on the willingness of dominant automotive companies to foster mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers [7]. - Industry experts believe that if the commitment is genuinely upheld, it could lead to a revitalization of the automotive supply chain, enhancing overall industry confidence [7].