Policy Landscape

2025 Policy Timeline January Implementation of Industry Standards for Comprehensive Utilization of Waste New Energy Vehicle Power Batteries 2024 Edition)

July Export control catalogue update adding LFP and LFMP battery preparative technology.

February Release of Implementation Rules for 2025 New Energy Urban Bus and Power Battery Update Subsidies. The average subsidy for updating city bus will be $11,057 per vehicle, compared to $8,549 2024.

August New regulations enforce mandatory CCC China Compulsory Certification) for power banks and lithium-ion batteries, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or import of uncertified products.

March The Government Work Report officially incorporates "Anti-Involution" directives to curb disorderly low-price competition and guide the industry toward high-quality development.

September Guidance on Promoting High-Quality Development of Energy Equipment emphasizing solid-state battery breakthroughs

April Ten ministries jointly released "Guiding Opinions on Transport & Energy Integration," targeting 10% electrification by 2027 and promoting shared green energy corridors. Released GB 380312025 “Safety Requirements for Power Batteries for Electric Vehiclesˮ. To be implemented 2026/07/01.

October China's implementation of export controls on key industrial chains such as lithium batteries, synthetic graphite, and rare earths.

May Five ministries launched the "2025 NEV to the Countryside" campaign, promoting rural adoption via financial incentives, charging upgrades, and hybrid sales to foster a green mobility ecosystem.

November Suspended the implementation of the export control measures announced in October for a one-year period per latest USChina trade deal. Pledged to accelerate the implementation of targeted policies and measures to curb “irrational competitionˮ in the power and battery energy storage industry.

June Six departments announce regulations on importing recycled black powder raw materials for Li-ion batteries

December MIIT mandates carbon declarations for batteries 2 kWh). A trial runs through 2026, shifting to full coverage in 2027 to align with international standards.

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