Xiamen Port Increases Payload Limit for New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks by 3 Tons

[Local Policy] Xiamen Port has relaxed the payload restriction for new energy heavy-duty trucks operating within the port area by up to 3 tons.

Key Development: Xiamen Port Precisely Addresses the "Payload Shortfall" Pain Point for Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks

Due to the added weight of batteries, all-electric heavy-duty trucks have a higher curb weight than diesel counterparts. Under the national 49-ton gross vehicle weight limit, each trip carries 2 to 3 tons less cargo, resulting in an annual freight capacity loss exceeding 2,500 tons. This move by Xiamen Port aims to boost incentives for electrification.

Strategic Context: Exploring the Boundary Between Local Flexibility and National Standards

Earlier, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s draft revision of GB1589 explicitly stated that no additional payload allowance would be granted to new energy heavy-duty trucks. Xiamen Port’s localized relaxation reflects a practical need to retain policy flexibility for specific operational scenarios, even under the unified national principle of overloading control.