China’s Ministry of Finance launched the 2026 application process for pilot programs to address shortcomings in county-level charging and battery swapping infrastructure. For charging and battery swapping stations powered by PV generation, if the amount of electricity “generated for self-use” exceeds 40% of total charging volume, the annual total charging volume of such “generated for self-use” electricity may be converted at 1.2 times.

On March 5, Inner Mongolia issued its 15th Five-Year Plan, explicitly promoting autonomous driving in mining and logistics to lead the nation in self-driving heavy truck fleets. It supports Ordos' "Vehicle-Road-Cloud Integration" pilot and accelerates the large-scale application of new energy heavy trucks, unmanned electric mining trucks, and charging infrastructure.

【By month-end, the total number of EV charging infrastructures (points) in China reached 20,698,000, up 49.6% YoY. 】Data from the national charging infrastructure monitoring and service platform showed that by the end of January 2026, the total number of EV charging points in China reached 20.698 million, up 49.6% YoY. Among these, there were 4.801 million public charging points, up 31.2% YoY, with a total rated power of 226 million kW and an average power of about 47.01 kW; private charging points numbered 15.897 million, up 56.1% YoY, and the installed electrical capacity for private charging facilities reached 138 million kVA.

Uber said on Feb. 19 that it will invest $100 million to accelerate the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States. The company outlined two main strategies: increasing the availability of charging stations near drivers’ residences and building dedicated DC fast-charging hubs to support future robotaxi operations.

[Cui Dongshu of the Passenger Vehicle Association: NEV price reductions averaged 12% in H1] From January to June 2025, the average price reduction for new NEV models reached 23,000 yuan, equivalent to a 12% decrease. In June, the average price reduction for new NEV models dropped to 15,000 yuan, representing a relatively low 10.4% reduction. During the same period, conventional internal combustion engine vehicles saw an average price reduction of 17,000 yuan (8.9%), while in June this figure fell to 14,000 yuan (8.6%). For the overall passenger vehicle market, the average price reduction from January to June reached 21,000 yuan (11.4%), with June's average reduction at 15,000 yuan (9.9%). [Lithium battery recycling plant fire in Spain remains uncontained after three days] A lithium battery recycling plant near Madrid, Spain caught fire on the 4th and remained ablaze as of the 6th. Two individuals were injured in the incident, according to reports. DPA news agency stated that firefighters continued battling the blaze at the industrial facility located approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Madrid. Multiple explosions triggered the fire, though the cause remains under investigation. (Cailian Press) [Four ministries: Automakers' large power charging networks should be open to all] The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and three other departments issued the "Notice on Promoting Scientific Planning and Construction of Large Power Charging Facilities." The document mandates that project proponents complete filing procedures per the "Regulations on the Administration of Approval and Filing of Enterprise Investment Projects," with local authorities responsible for charging infrastructure development required to coordinate with investment regulators in supervising large power charging projects to prevent resource waste and disorderly construction. The notice emphasizes government guidance to promote efficient resource utilization, supports qualified operators with strong investment and operational capabilities in facility construction/renovation/operation, and encourages deployment of specialized large power charging infrastructure for buses, logistics, and heavy-duty freight. It stipulates that automakers' self-built large power charging networks should be universally accessible, and promotes commercial models integrating charging stations with dining, entertainment, shopping, and automotive services to enhance user experience. (Cailian PressZ7/>》Click for details [Apex (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. has 74 3C certificates suspended/revoked] Romoss and Anker Innovations recently announced recalls of multiple power bank models, involving over 1.2 million units. The State Administration for Market Regulation stated that the recall was due to metal foreign matter being mixed into the battery during production, posing safety risks of overheating or even combustion. It is understood that Apex (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. is one of the lithium battery suppliers for Romoss power banks. Currently, all 74 3C certificates held by Apex (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. have been suspended or revoked by the certification body. The Wuxi Municipal Market Supervision Bureau has sealed all lithium battery products produced by the company in accordance with regulations. (CCTV News) [CATL and Geely Deepen Strategic Cooperation Agreement] CATL and Geely Automobile recently officially signed a comprehensive electrification deepening strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will take this signing as an opportunity to further deepen collaboration in areas including power battery technology synergy, product platform integration, and supply chain system construction, aiming to promote in-depth coordinated development across the entire industry chain and establish a more efficient and stable cooperation mechanism. (Cailian Press) [Mercedes-Benz Q2 Sales Reach 547,100 Units, Down 9% YoY] Mercedes-Benz sold 547,100 vehicles in Q2, down 9% YoY. The GLC remained Mercedes-Benz's best-selling model globally in H1 2025, with GLC sales increasing by 9% in Q2. Global plug-in hybrid vehicle sales grew 34% in Q2. In Europe, xEV market share reached 40%, and global xEV share hit 21% in Q2. (Cailian Press)

From Jan to May in 2025, the number of electric vehicles registered in countries around the world was approximately 7.520 million units, about 32.4% increase from the same period last year (5.682 mil units).