China Tightens EV Rules as Average Passenger Car Weight Hits 1,704 Kilograms
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 7
China Tightens EV Rules as Average Passenger Car Weight Hits 1,704 Kilograms
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 7
Summary
China has rolled out new rules aimed at curbing the growing size and weight of electric vehicles, with the measures also targeting pressure on infrastructure.
1,704 kilograms was the average weight of a passenger car in China in 2024, according to state broadcaster CCTV, about one-third higher than in 2012.
Bigger batteries and consumer demand for more cabin space and features have steadily pushed vehicles larger, especially family EVs.
Many popular SUVs and MPVs are now nearing or exceeding 2 meters in width, underscoring how EV growth is reshaping road and infrastructure demands.