A research framework titled 'Research on the Governance System for the Intelligent and Connected New-Energy-Vehicle Industry Under New Circumstances' was formally released, laying out how Beijing intends to supervise the fast-evolving smart-EV sector, according to an October 26 industry digest.
In parallel, regulators are advancing the second batch of L3-level autonomous-driving access pilots, after the first batch of L3 models began road trials in designated zones. Adoption of L2-level assisted driving has already exceeded 70% of passenger vehicles, making standardized oversight increasingly urgent.
Separately, informed sources said authorities have launched work on a mandatory national standard that could require future vehicles to be fitted with C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) connectivity, a move that would lock in China's preferred connected-driving technical path.
The market regulator also signaled it will curb low-price, low-quality competition, pushing the industry to shift from 'competing on price' to 'competing on quality.' Together, the steps sketch a maturing regulatory posture for an industry that has grown explosively but unevenly.
Source: Jin10 EV industry digest / October 26 automotive briefing (paraphrased and translated from Chinese media; reprinted for informational purposes with attribution).
