Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Finance, and the State Taxation Administration have jointly announced adjustments to the technical requirements for energy-saving and new energy vehicles eligible for vehicle and vessel tax exemptions, effective from January 1, 2026 [1][4]. Summary by Sections Announcement Details - The announcement will be implemented starting January 1, 2026, and the previous announcement (2024 No. 10) will be abolished simultaneously [4]. - Applications completed before January 1, 2026, will continue to follow the previous technical requirements [4]. Technical Requirements Updates - The comprehensive fuel consumption limits for energy-saving passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles will be updated [3]. - Adjustments to the technical requirements for new energy vehicle products are detailed in the announcement [3]. New Directory - A new directory for energy-saving and new energy vehicles eligible for tax exemptions will be established, starting from the 82nd batch [4][5]. - Vehicles that meet the new technical requirements will be included in this new directory, while those that do not comply must rectify and reapply before January 1, 2026 [5]. Specific Technical Requirements - For plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles, the electric-only range must be no less than 100 kilometers [26]. - For pure electric buses, the range must be no less than 200 kilometers, and for plug-in hybrid buses, it must be no less than 50 kilometers [28]. - Pure electric trucks must have a range of no less than 80 kilometers, while plug-in hybrid trucks must meet a minimum electric range of 50 kilometers [29]. - Fuel cell commercial vehicles must have a rated power of no less than 50 kW and a hydrogen range of no less than 300 kilometers [30][31].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the adjustment of technical requirements for energy-saving and new energy vehicles to qualify for vehicle and vessel tax exemptions, effective from January 1, 2026, in response to advancements in the industry and technology [2][3][4]. Summary by Sections Announcement of Adjustments - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Finance, and the State Taxation Administration have jointly issued an announcement to update the technical requirements for energy-saving and new energy vehicles to enjoy tax benefits [3][4]. - The new requirements will replace the previous regulations outlined in the 2018 document and will be effective from January 1, 2026 [2][4]. Technical Standards Updates - The comprehensive fuel consumption limits for energy-saving passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles will be updated according to the new standards [3][4]. - Specific technical requirements for new energy vehicle products will also be adjusted, as detailed in the attached documents [3][4]. Implementation and Transition - The new technical requirements will apply to new applications for tax exemptions starting January 1, 2026, while applications completed before this date will follow the previous regulations [4]. - A new directory for energy-saving and new energy vehicles eligible for tax exemptions will be established, and vehicles that do not meet the new requirements must be rectified and re-applied by the deadline [4]. Technical Requirements for New Energy Vehicles - Plug-in hybrid vehicles must have an electric-only range of at least 100 kilometers, with specific fuel consumption limits based on vehicle weight [25][26]. - Electric buses must have a minimum range of 200 kilometers, while electric trucks must have a range of at least 80 kilometers [27][29]. - Fuel cell commercial vehicles must meet specific power and efficiency standards, including a minimum rated power of 50 kW and a hydrogen range of at least 300 kilometers [31][32].