Starting from 2026, we will have new rules for buying cars. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has just told us that new energy vehicles must pay taxes by that year, and the policy will no longer be as favorable as before. The general meaning is: starting from January 2026, parents who want to buy new energy vehicles will have to pay half of the purchase tax. This means that the policy dividends enjoyed by pure electric and plug-in hybrid models in the past will be discounted. Many friends are still a little confused - wasn't it said before that new energy vehicles were tax-free? This time it's half missing, which is really eye-catching.
This is normal. The state is reducing subsidies and turning to regulations, especially to prevent some manufacturers from speculating on sidelines. I guess this is also a measure to make the market more rational and help the industry mature. After all, cars with complete charging facilities and reliable range are the ones that can really attract ordinary families.
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Starting from 2026, we will have new rules for buying cars. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has just told us that new energy vehicles must pay taxes by that year, and the policy will no longer be as favorable as before. The general meaning is: starting from January 2026, parents who want to buy new energy vehicles will have to pay half of the purchase tax. This means that the policy dividends enjoyed by pure electric and plug-in hybrid models in the past will be discounted. Many friends are still a little confused - wasn't it said before that new energy vehicles were tax-free? This time it's half missing, which is really eye-catching.
This is normal. The state is reducing subsidies and turning to regulations, especially to prevent some manufacturers from speculating on sidelines. I guess this is also a measure to make the market more rational and help the industry mature. After all, cars with complete charging facilities and reliable range are the ones that can really attract ordinary families.
Starting from July next year, "no fire, no explosion" will become a mandatory national standard (press this paragraph for now). That is, when it comes to chassis collisions, we must consider how to prevent fires in battery packs and how to improve safety. Last year, I heard a repairman say at a maintenance center: No one wants to see the battery explode, and safety comes first. My friend Mary also said: You know what? Last year, her niece bought a new energy vehicle because she was worried about catching fire. But later I discovered that many cars had particularly thick packages, which made me feel more secure. This actually reflects the self-improvement of the industry.
Speaking of safety, I just looked through my notes and found that many new cars use high-strength steel, even submarine-grade hot-formed steel. For example, Beijing Hyundai’s new SUV, EO, uses a bunch of 720° armor structures. Its body's high-strength steel accounts for almost 77.5%, which is a bit like wearing an iron armor on the car. Do you think this car is being compared to Iron Man? With the addition of 9 airbags, the mother felt a little more at ease in the event of a collision.
I remember a repairman said: The chassis structure of this car is like a jigsaw puzzle of eight horizontal and seven vertical steel plates, in order to firmly hold the battery pack. I also checked the numbers and found that the durability has actually been tested on roads for about 1.2 million kilometers, which is really impressive. You can take it with you when running from -30℃ to 50℃, and you are not afraid of cold or heat.
(This paragraph will be pressed for now.) But don’t think that no matter how good security is, it cannot cover up the actual needs of some families. Such as the ride experience. When I took my baby out, the car equipped with front MacPherson + rear five-link suspension, the bumps were filtered very delicately. Especially in the family braking mode, the car can gradually slow down as soon as the brakes are applied, with almost no sudden frustration. In fact, I have always felt that cars with gentle braking action can make the elderly and children worry less.
I still remember that I just flipped through the photo album and saw the interior of the Yiou: it was spacious, the seats were comfortable, and there was plenty of space in the car. The wheelbase is 2750mm. Looking at other cars in the same class, they are almost all between 2700-2750, which is basically the same. There is enough storage space to stuff the whole family’s luggage and doll’s toys.
Battery life is one of the real family worries. This time it is equipped with 88.1kWh Ferdy lithium iron phosphate (lithium iron, I haven’t paid much attention to this material), and the official CLTC battery life is up to 722 kilometers. Interestingly, fast charging can charge the battery from 30% to 80% in just 27 minutes. This efficiency is much faster than some cars I know. Rough calculation shows that the cost of electricity per 100 kilometers is about 2 yuan. Taken together, the cost of travel is so low that people think that charging it once a week is enough.
What about the price? The starting price is 119,800, which is much more affordable than I imagined for a domestic pure electric SUV. Compared with models in the same price range, many are still gimmicks, either with insufficient battery life or reduced safety configurations. When it comes to actual driving experience, ordinary users are very sensitive: Is it stable to drive? Are the brakes working? Are the seats comfortable? I believe that the triangle of safety, durability and battery life is like the lifeline of family cars.
By the way, a friend asked me just now: Do you think this car is worth it? I said, it's really good, and the price/performance ratio is pretty good, especially for a family car. Compared with those high-end brands, although the configuration is not necessarily more luxurious, the peace of mind and durability are real.
Thinking back to that time I went for a test drive, the professional salesperson said to me: Do you know why the price of our car is not too high? Not top quality materials, but sturdy enough. I haven't thought about it, but maybe it's because of proper cost control that we can ensure safety and durability while still keeping the price affordable.
(Click this paragraph for now) Do you think there will be more rational and practical household pure electric SUVs like Yiou in the future? I'm actually looking forward to it. After all, this is no longer an era in which a car can be destroyed by a blown battery. The industry is constantly improving, charging is becoming more convenient, battery life is more realistic, and safety measures are becoming more and more detailed.
Don’t be too quick to commit. How stable is the supply chain? Last year, the price of materials and parts increased, resulting in a slight increase in the cost of some vehicles. Some manufacturers even adopt some unreasonable strategies in order to protect price or quantity. I guess this is why, although Yiou's prices are quite affordable, its supply chain is connected to a bunch of factories and logistics companies - if there is a problem in any link in this chain, it may affect the final price.
I still remember my friend saying: You know what? In fact, the most important thing when buying a car is to feel at ease. Yes, security is never an empty talk. In this industry, the more we do, the more detailed we become, and the more hard we work. Convenient travel, safe materials, reasonable prices... These seemingly simple points actually expose the manufacturers' thoughts and reflect consumers' real needs for family cars.
She also reminded me: Don’t just focus on battery life and safety, comfort must also be considered. That's right. After all, driving every day requires a reason that makes people want to drive out every day.
The last boring question: Do you think that in the next few years, new energy vehicles will continue to move closer to home users and become more down-to-earth? I think the industry is slowly moving towards reality, no longer just looking at numbers, but really considering the feeling of home. For example, will the family braking mode become standard in the future? Or is it that as cars become more complex, users will find them more troublesome?
Anyway, this industry is just a matter of pots and pans. What new tricks will there be in the next round? No one knows—or, no one can guess, but someone is bound to work hard to solve the problem.
What do you think about this?
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