China’s EV Tax-exemption Criteria Raised to Reflect Electrification Developments
Overview
In September 2025, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Ministry of Finance (MOF), and State Taxation Administration (STA) jointly released the “Announcement on Technical Requirements for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs, include BEVs and PHEVs) Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax* Reduction/Exemption (2026–2027)”, stipulating the vehicle purchase tax reduction/exemption standards that link to energy consumption and driving range will be raised.
Table of Contents:
- Battery EV - energy consumption efficiency requirements further strengthened
- PHEV – Battery driving range requirement significantly raised
- Conclusion
Number of Pages: 5
Published Date: October 2025
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Automotive
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Author
Shaochen Wang
Shaochen Wang is a Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research, based in Beijing, China. At Counterpoint, he closely monitors the automotive and intelligent robotics industries, with a particular focus on pivotal technologies—including Autonomous Vehicles, Humanoid Robots, and Artificial Intelligence—that underpin generalized autonomy. He began his career at Lenovo Group in the Corporate Strategy division. Prior to joining Counterpoint Research, his most recent role was as a Consultant at EY China. He holds a MSc in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BSc in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.