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China’s electric vehicle industry rose with the aid of tax breaks.

They publishedChina’s EV industry rose with the aid of tax breaks. What happens when they end?
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Who
South China Morning Post — 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
credibility ●●●●○ 4/5 curated · lean center
What
  • China will add consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries and solar cells starting September 1 and April 1.
  • Analysts estimate the new battery levy adds about 1,000 yuan, or US$147, to EV production costs.
  • Rates begin at 2% for lithium-ion batteries and rise to 4% one year after each start date.
  • Industry margins were 3.4% in the first five months, leaving manufacturers little room to absorb higher costs.
  • Beijing also targets overcapacity and price wars, while prioritizing exemptions for emerging technologies.
Where
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (outlet HQ)
topics: Energy, Climate, Economy · language: eng
When
published 20 Jul, 10:00Z
ingested 20 Jul, 10:17Z · headline rewritten 20 Jul, 11:06Z
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361207/chinas-ev-industry-rose-aid-tax-breaks-what-happens-when-they-end
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