The prospect of new energy vehicles in China is very optimistic. According to the National Energy Administration, sales of new energy vehicles in China have been growing for many years and reached 1.42 million in 2019, accounting for more than 50% of global new energy vehicle sales. This data fully reflects the huge potential and growth momentum of China’s new energy vehicle market.

On the one hand, the Chinese government has introduced a series of supporting policies, such as subsidies for new energy vehicles and exemption from purchase tax, etc., providing strong support for the development of new energy vehicles. Especially under the restrictions and control measures in big cities, new energy vehicles have become the choice of more people.

On the other hand, China’s electric vehicle industry chain has gradually matured. From battery manufacturing to electric vehicle production, Chinese companies are gradually emerging. For example, companies such as BYD, Tesla, Weilai, and Xiaopeng have made remarkable achievements in the field of electric vehicles. The development of these enterprises has provided strong technical and market support for China’s new energy automobile industry.

The next development direction of China’s new energy vehicles is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Continue to improve the technical level of new energy vehicles. At present, problems such as cruising range, charging efficiency, and battery life of new energy vehicles still exist, and it is necessary to further improve the technical level to meet the needs of consumers. Strengthening the R&D and innovation of core technologies, improving the energy density and safety of batteries, and solving the core technical problems of new energy vehicles are important directions for the next step of development.

Increase the construction of charging infrastructure for new energy vehicles. Fast charging facilities for new energy vehicles are particularly important, which is related to the convenience and market penetration of new energy vehicles. Therefore, the Chinese government should continue to increase investment in charging infrastructure, increase the number of charging piles, and optimize the layout of the charging network to provide better basic conditions for the development of new energy vehicles.

Strengthening the brand building and marketing promotion of new energy vehicles is also the key to the next step of development. By improving brand influence and market recognition, attract more consumers to buy new energy vehicles. Increase the promotion and market cultivation of new energy vehicles, create a consumption atmosphere for new energy vehicles, and further expand the scale of the new energy vehicle market.

China’s new energy vehicles have broad prospects for development. Driven by government support policies, the new energy vehicle market is booming, and related industrial chains are gradually maturing. In the next step, the development direction of China’s new energy vehicles will be reflected in improving the technical level, improving the charging infrastructure, and strengthening brand building and marketing. China will continue to devote itself to the development of new energy vehicles and make greater contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development.

According to the industry, China’s auto industry is making steady progress on the road to high-quality development, while new energy vehicles provide a new “track” for the transformation and upgrading of China’s auto industry and high-quality development.

The industry presses the “accelerator button”

According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first half of the year, the production and sales of new energy vehicles in China reached 3.788 million and 3.747 million, a year-on-year increase of 42.4% and 44.1%.

While the production and sales are booming, the rise in exports means that the international recognition of Chinese brands has increased. In the first half of the year, China exported 2.14 million automobiles, a year-on-year increase of 75.7%, and its export volume surpassed that of Japan, ranking first in the world. Among them, 534,000 new energy vehicles were exported, a year-on-year increase of 160%.

The performance of new energy vehicles at the exhibition is also hot. Recently, at the 20th Changchun International Automobile Expo, at the GAC Aian exhibition area, many visitors inquired about car purchases. Salesman Zhao Haiquan said excitedly: “More than 50 cars were ordered in one day.”

Since the beginning of this year, at major auto exhibitions and local new energy vehicle brand booths, the frequency of “groups” from major multinational auto companies to visit and communicate has increased significantly.

Zhu Yifang, director of the Industrial Policy Research Department of the China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center of the China Automobile Center, said that in recent years, policies have pressed the “accelerator button” for industrial development, and the scale and quality advantages of China’s new energy vehicle industry have gradually emerged.

Experts in the industry believe that the production of new energy vehicles in China has exceeded 20 million, which indicates that China’s new energy vehicles are entering a new stage of high-quality development of large-scale and globalization on the basis of industrialization and marketization.

Perspective of high-quality development “password”

In 2008, China launched the development plan for the new energy automobile industry for the first time. Since then, China has embarked on a high-quality development path.

What does the rise of China’s new energy vehicle industry rely on?

One is the strong support of policies. “The industry is developing rapidly, and policy guidance has played a huge role.” Fu Bingfeng, executive vice president of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, said.

According to statistics, in recent years, various departments across the country have successively introduced more than 70 support measures, and various localities have also introduced relevant supporting policies based on their own actual conditions. From the implementation of industrial technology innovation projects to the establishment of national manufacturing innovation centers such as power batteries, a series of measures have made the direction of industrial development clearer and the pace firmer.

The second is the transformation of market advantages into industrial advantages. As China actively promotes the popularization and application of new energy vehicles and accelerates the construction of charging infrastructure, market vitality and consumption potential are continuously released, and the support from the consumer side has also fully mobilized the enthusiasm for industrial transformation, which in turn has driven the innovation of the entire industrial chain.

Wu Kai, chief scientist of Ningde Times New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., said that from the material system to the battery structure, the rapid growth of the market has pushed the power battery industry to the forefront.

The third is to insist on independent innovation. After years of cultivation, China has a relatively complete industrial system and technological advantages in the field of new energy vehicles.

“No matter how difficult it is, we can save R&D.” Yin Tongyue, chairman of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., said that technological innovation is the core competitiveness, and Chery spends about 7% of its sales revenue on R&D investment every year.

Fourth, the industrial chain continues to improve. From core components such as batteries, motors, and electronic controls to vehicle manufacturing and sales, China has created a relatively complete new energy vehicle industry chain system.

In the Yangtze River Delta, industrial clusters are developing in a coordinated manner. A new energy vehicle factory can supply the required supporting parts within a 4-hour drive: Shanghai provides chips and software; Changzhou, Jiangsu, which is about 200 kilometers to the west, provides power batteries; Ningbo, Zhejiang, which is more than 200 kilometers away, provides body integrated die-casting machines.

“Competition in the past relied on special technologies, but today it depends on the ‘chain’.” Xu Jun, senior vice president of Leap Motors, said that relying on integrated innovation to consolidate and expand the advantages of the industrial chain is crucial to promoting high-quality development of the industry.

Consolidate advantages and take advantage of the momentum

China’s new energy vehicles are rewriting the competitive landscape of the global auto industry, and continue to attract global leading auto companies to accelerate their deployment in the Chinese market.

After Japan’s Toyota and GAC jointly developed new energy vehicles, and Germany’s Volkswagen established a new energy vehicle global research and development headquarters in Anhui, Volkswagen Group recently acquired a 4.99% stake in Xiaopeng Motors for US$700 million to jointly develop electric vehicle products.

Industry insiders believe that in the era of fuel vehicles, the cooperation between multinational car companies and Chinese car companies is often a one-way technology export, and China trades the market for technology. The cooperation between Xiaopeng and Volkswagen this time, obtaining technology to expand the market has become the main purpose of Volkswagen.

“From one-way output to two-way cooperation, China’s auto industry will inject more power into the transformation of the world’s auto industry.” Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the National Passenger Car Market Information Association, said that by 2022, China’s new energy passenger cars will account for the world’s market share The proportion is as high as 63%, and the industrial advantages are becoming more and more obvious.

“To consolidate development advantages, it is even more necessary to make up for shortcomings.” Zhu Yifang said that compared with multinational car companies, local brands still have a certain gap in brand value, technology research and development, and global industrial layout. Therefore, consolidating advantages, enhancing brand recognition, and achieving sustainable development have become the focus of promoting high-quality industrial development in the next step.

Fu Bingfeng believes that the shortcomings of the industrial chain development such as chips, basic software, and key materials need to continue to make up for it. Problems such as overcapacity and unbalanced development brought about by industrial transformation still need to continue to be solved in high-quality development.

According to Li Xueyong, general manager of Jietu Motors, car companies must not only have advantages in technology and industrial chain, but also make a long-term layout in the market, especially in overseas markets.

Pay attention to the charging time
The battery should not be over-discharged. If you often drive the car to the state of “red light”, it will definitely affect the life of the battery pack. The principle is the same as that of mobile phone charging; avoid over-charging, and stop charging immediately after it is fully charged.

If you don’t drive, you need to charge it once a month.
When a new energy vehicle is idle, it must not be left alone, but should be charged once a month, otherwise it is likely to be in a state of power loss.
The so-called power deficit is usually a common name for insufficient voltage, that is, the battery is not charged in time after use. In this state, the battery is very prone to sulfation. The lead sulfate crystals are attached to the plate, and the electron channel is blocked by the crystals, which finally leads to a decrease in battery capacity. The longer the power-deficiency state, the more serious the damage to the battery.

When charging, prevent the plug from overheating
The output plug of the charger is loose, and the oxidation of the contact surface with the air will cause the plug to overheat. Once the heating time is too long, it will lead to poor contact of the plug, or even a short circuit, which may cause damage to the charger and battery.
Therefore, once a situation that may cause the plug to heat is found, it should be dealt with in time, prescribe the right medicine, remove the oxide or replace the plug parts.

Be careful when driving

avoid violent driving
For new energy vehicles, especially pure electric vehicles, the batteries are generally arranged in the chassis. If the chassis is damaged, it will have a certain impact on the battery. If the chassis is seriously damaged, it will cause certain damage to the battery.
Therefore, when driving a new energy vehicle through potholes, it is necessary to avoid violent driving as much as possible and avoid obstacles on the road that may scratch the chassis. At the same time, it is also a good way to install chassis guards and “armor” for the chassis.

Avoid sun exposure or extreme cold
If a new energy vehicle is exposed to the sun for a long time, the internal pressure of the battery will increase, causing the battery to lose water and accelerate the aging of the plate.
On the contrary, if it is in a cold environment for a long time, it will have a sharp decline in battery life and have an adverse effect on the performance of the battery pack.

Avoid high current discharge.
For example, when starting, carrying people, going uphill, etc., avoid slamming on the accelerator pedal, which will cause a large current discharge in an instant, which is easy to damage the battery.

try to avoid wading
Although the wading depth of electric vehicles will meet the national standard, frequent wading will still have an impact on the battery.

Finally, summer is the peak season for family outings. It is best to charge up the battery in advance when driving a new energy vehicle for a long-distance trip. You can also bring a charging gun and use the outlet of the supermarket for emergency charging outside.

Battery maintenance: The core of new energy vehicles is the battery pack, so battery maintenance is particularly important. Avoid completely draining the battery before charging it, and keeping the battery charged at 20% to 80% will help extend battery life. In addition, avoid high temperature environment and overcharging, so as not to damage the battery performance.

Brake system maintenance: New energy vehicles all have energy recovery technology, and the use of the brake system is relatively small. But it’s still important to check brake fluid and pad wear regularly. Keep the brake system in normal working condition, while ensuring safety, it also helps to improve energy recovery efficiency.

Tire Inspection: Tires are an important factor in driving safety and handling. Regularly check tire pressure, maintaining proper tire pressure can prolong tire life and improve driving efficiency. At the same time, regular tire balancing and alignment adjustments are also very important.

Motor maintenance: Compared with traditional engines, the motor of electric vehicles is simpler, but it also needs to check the working condition of the motor system regularly. Make sure that the motor parts are not loose, the wires are well connected, and keep clean to prevent dust from affecting the cooling effect.

Cooling system maintenance: The batteries and electric motors of new energy vehicles generate heat when they work, and the normal operation of the cooling system is critical to maintaining performance. Regularly check whether the amount of coolant is sufficient to ensure that the cooling system can effectively dissipate heat and prevent overheating from causing safety problems.

Body and interior maintenance: The maintenance of the exterior and interior cannot be ignored. Frequent cleaning of the body can prevent dirt from corroding the paint, and keeping the interior clean can improve driving comfort. In addition, pay attention to avoid exposure to the sun and high temperature environment, so as not to damage the plastic and leather materials.

Vehicle software update: Most new energy vehicles are equipped with intelligent systems and electronic control units. Regularly check for vehicle software updates to maintain system stability and security while enjoying more new features and performance optimizations.

New energy vehicles are an important choice for future travel. Through proper maintenance measures, the service life of electric vehicles can be extended and their excellent performance can be maintained. Regularly check key components such as batteries, braking systems, tires, and motors, take good care of your car, and drive you in the best condition.

Reduced Dependence on Fossil Fuels: New energy vehicles rely on alternative energy sources like electricity, hydrogen, or hybrid power systems. By reducing the reliance on fossil fuels, it helps mitigate the depletion of non-renewable resources and increases energy security.

Lower Operating Costs: New energy vehicles generally have lower operating costs compared to traditional vehicles. Electric vehicles, for example, have lower maintenance and fuel costs, resulting in potential savings for the owners.

Government Incentives: Many governments worldwide offer various incentives and subsidies to promote the adoption of new energy vehicles. These can include tax benefits, grants, and access to preferential parking or charging infrastructure. Taking advantage of these incentives can make owning a new energy vehicle more affordable.

Technological Advancements: New energy vehicles are driving advancements in automotive technology. This includes improvements in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and autonomous driving capabilities. By adopting new energy vehicles, individuals can stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the transportation sector.

Overall, using new energy vehicles brings environmental benefits, reduces dependence on fossil fuels, lowers operating costs, and allows individuals to take advantage of government incentives and embrace technological advancements.