Unclear policy to import new energy vehicles across the bank

Can imported energy vehicles enjoy state subsidies? This problem has been plaguing multinational car companies. Although Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang expressed at the 25th World Electric Vehicle Conference last year, Chinese and foreign new energy vehicles will enjoy the same subsidy treatment in the demonstration project of electric vehicle promotion in China. However, the official documents still did not appear, leaving imported new energy vehicles outside the country.

Although there are still uncertainties in the import of new energy vehicles in China, some far-sighted multinational car companies are still full of confidence and intend to seize the opportunity.

On March 24, GM’s Chevrolet Volt launched a high profile publicity show. From Shanghai to Hangzhou, 248 kilometers, volt completed the unplugged trip for the first time in China.

The Chevrolet Volt is the world's first extended-range electric vehicle. There are two operating modes: battery-powered and extended-range electric drive. Driven by battery power, the 16 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack can achieve "zero fuel consumption and zero emissions" of 80 kilometers. When the on-board battery power consumption reaches the lowest threshold, the Volt will switch to the extended-range electric drive mode, and the on-board engine generator will start automatically to provide continuous electric power for the vehicle, achieving a life of up to 490 kilometers. In addition, the Chevrolet Volt uses domestic power to charge. By the end of this year, Chevrolet Volt will also officially enter the Chinese market for sales.

Multinational car companies are waiting to see It is understood that the retail price of the Chevrolet Volt in the United States is 41,000 US dollars, the United States consumers can get a personal income tax credit limit of up to 7,500 US dollars from the U.S. federal government. For the Chinese market, Chevrolet Volt enters China and sells for at least RMB 500,000, as it is an imported vehicle. In addition, whether it is currently clear whether it enjoys state subsidies or not, its demonstration effect after listing in the Chinese market will be greater than the market effect. Unlike high-profile General Motors, more multinational car companies have chosen to wait and see.

In October 2010, Hiroshi Hashimoto, general manager of Nissan (China), revealed that "the time to market for Nissan Pure Electric vehicles in China has not yet been determined. We will set charging station standards for pure electric vehicles based on the Chinese government and pure electric vehicles. Make decisions based on popularity.” At present, the NDRC has not released any clear information on whether it can liberalize subsidies for imported new energy vehicles.