China Enforces a Stricter EV Energy Consumption Standard from 2026
On January 1, 2026, China’s landmark mandatory national standard for electric vehicle (EV) energy consumption comes into force. The standard, titled GB 36980.1 – [.....]
Safety Standards Drafted for Power Banks and Toy Batteries, Revised for EVs in China
In November 2025, China advanced three mandatory national standard drafts toward final approval and also progressed the translation of two foundational safety standards into [.....]
China Convened the 14th EV Standards and Regulations Seminar
From August 14 to 15, 2024, the 14th Electric Vehicle (EV) Standards and Regulations Seminar was jointly hosted by the China Automotive Standardization Research [.....]