As the adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to accelerate, China is set to implement two major mandatory national standards on July 1, 2026, aimed at addressing critical safety concerns. The standards, Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicles (GB18384—2025) and Safety Requirements for Power Batteries for Electric Vehicles (GB38031—2025), are designed to cover both vehicle-level and battery-level safety, as reported by a state news agency-owned newspaper, Economic Information.

 

According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers released on June 10, 2026, China’s NEV market saw a recovery in May, with production and sales reaching 1.554 million and 1.496 million units, respectively. By the end of 2025, the national NEV ownership had reached 43.97 million vehicles.