China has taken a significant step to regulate its rapidly growing electric vehicle market by introducing stricter rules for range-extended electric vehicles. In a move aimed at promoting the adoption of purely battery-electric vehicles, the Chinese government has tightened the criteria for range-extended electric vehicles, which use a combination of batteries and internal combustion engines to extend their range. The new regulations will require these vehicles to be classified as "new energy vehicles" only if they can travel at least 70% of their total range on electric power alone. The changes are expected to have a significant impact on the Chinese market, where range-extended electric vehicles have been popular among consumers due to their longer driving ranges.
China tightens rules for range-extended electric vehicles electrive.com
