2026 New Energy Vehicle Rural Promotion Catalog Released

[Policy Update] The official catalog of new energy vehicles eligible for the 2026 rural promotion program has been released.

Key Developments: 128 models from 37 automakers have been included in the latest rural promotion catalog.

The catalog, published by the New Energy Vehicle Rural Promotion Service Platform, features popular micro and small electric vehicles such as the BYD Seagull, Wuling Bingo, and Changan Lumin. These models typically offer a range exceeding 300 kilometers, with prices concentrated in the RMB 30,000 to 100,000 range.

Strategic Foundation: Leveraging high-value-for-money models to unlock county-level markets

The policy continues its approach of direct financial incentives, guiding manufacturers to expand distribution channels into lower-tier markets through product eligibility criteria. It also emphasizes coordinated development of rural charging infrastructure to accelerate balanced electrification between urban and rural areas.