China to Block Substandard EV Exports Starting in 2026
China is preparing a major reset of its electric vehicle export strategy. Starting in 2026, Beijing will block substandard EVs from leaving the country to restore confidence in Chinese cars sold overseas and tighten control over who is allowed to export them. The change follows mounting concerns that rapid export growth has come at the expense of quality and accountability. According to a Reuters report, Chinese officials have grown uneasy about reports from foreign markets involving poorly supported vehicles, missing spare parts, and a lack of after-sales service. Those issues have fueled criticism that some exports amount to unfair competition rather than sustainable industry growth. …