China NEV Purchase Tax Breaks Expand With 652 New Models

China Adds 652 New Energy Models To Tax Break Catalog

On August 12, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (33rd List)”. The latest update includes 652 eligible new energy vehicle models across battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell categories. The China NEV Purchase Tax Breaks catalog covers passenger vehicles as well as buses, trucks and special-purpose vehicles, extending tax-related support across multiple vehicle segments. The latest list includes models from major automotive manufacturers and provides a broad snapshot of the vehicles recognized under China’s current new energy vehicle policy framework.

Battery Electric Vehicles Lead The Latest Selection

The battery electric vehicle category represents the largest portion of the latest catalog. The selected models include 77 passenger vehicles, 59 buses, 73 trucks and 343 special-purpose vehicles. Among the passenger vehicles are Volkswagen Anhui’s ID. UNYX 09, XPeng’s G9L and Li Auto’s Li i9. The distribution shows that eligibility extends well beyond passenger cars, with special-purpose vehicles accounting for a substantial share of the battery electric models included in the 33rd list.

Plug-In Hybrid And Fuel Cell Models Also Included

The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle selection includes 44 passenger vehicles, one bus, eight trucks and 25 special-purpose vehicles. Featured passenger vehicles include Xiaomi’s SkyNomad N70, Geely’s Yinhe Zhanjian 700 and GAC Trumpchi’s Yue 7. The fuel cell electric vehicle category adds one bus, 13 trucks and eight special-purpose vehicles. Together, these selections demonstrate that the latest catalog continues to recognize multiple electrified powertrain technologies rather than focusing exclusively on battery electric vehicles.

Broad Vehicle Coverage Strengthens New Energy Policy Support

The composition of the 33rd list highlights the breadth of China’s new energy vehicle market and policy framework. Battery electric vehicles account for the largest number of selections, while plug-in hybrid and fuel cell models provide additional technology pathways across passenger, commercial and specialized applications. The inclusion of China-market models from manufacturers such as Volkswagen Anhui, XPeng, Li Auto, Xiaomi, Geely and GAC Trumpchi also illustrates the diversity of companies participating in the eligible new energy vehicle ecosystem. The latest catalog therefore provides manufacturers with continued recognition across several electrified vehicle categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does China’s 33rd new energy vehicle tax-break catalog include?
The 33rd catalog includes 652 new energy vehicle models covering battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles across several vehicle categories. Battery electric selections comprise 77 passenger vehicles, 59 buses, 73 trucks and 343 special-purpose vehicles. Plug-in hybrid selections include 44 passenger vehicles, one bus, eight trucks and 25 special-purpose vehicles. Fuel cell selections include one bus, 13 trucks and eight special-purpose vehicles. The catalog was released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on August 12 and includes models from several major vehicle manufacturers.