MIIT Mandates 30,000-Kilometer Reliability Testing for New Energy Vehicles

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently released an updated set of review requirements for new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers, explicitly mandating durability testing as a prerequisite for automakers seeking approval for new models, with a required test distance of 30,000 kilometers. The National Technical Committee on Automotive Standardization plans to uniformly raise the reliability test mileage for NEVs to 30,000 kilometers—aligning it with the standard for internal combustion engine vehicles—and stipulates that fast-charging conditions must account for over 90% of the testing cycle for battery electric vehicles. Concurrently, MIIT will launch special inspections on production consistency, taking legal action against companies that shorten testing procedures or fail to meet production control standards, and restricting their eligibility to apply for new model approvals. The State Administration for Market Regulation is advancing the implementation of mandatory national safety standards for electric vehicles, requiring that thermal runaway propagation in traction batteries meet strict criteria of "no fire, no explosion." It will also leverage the defect recall system to collect consumer complaints and fault reports, conduct defect investigations, and compel automakers to recall vehicles affected by widespread issues. Data shows that in the first half of 2026, there were 50 vehicle recall announcements, with NEV recalls accounting for an increasing share—primarily due to software vulnerabilities, battery swelling, and high-temperature breakdowns. During the same period, the automotive industry’s overall profit declined by 20% year-on-year, with an average profit margin of 3.8%.