On April 28, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the key points for the 2025 automotive standardization work. The focus is on enhancing the safety standards of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and advancing the implementation of standards related to electric vehicle remote services and management, as well as safety requirements for power batteries. The initiative aims to continuously improve the safety level of electric vehicles.
The official document emphasizes the need to comprehensively implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the deployment requirements from the National New Industrialization Promotion Conference. It outlines the need to strengthen the standard system, improve the quality of standards, and enhance their application to support the transformation and high-quality development of the automotive industry.
Key Points of the 2025 Automotive Standardization Work
1. Establishing a Comprehensive Standard System
(1) Strengthening the top-level design of the automotive standard system. The MIIT will summarize the implementation of the automotive industry’s 14th Five-Year Plan for technical standards and evaluate its effectiveness. Preparations for the 15th Five-Year Plan will commence, aiming to establish a standard system that covers the entire industrial chain, process, and lifecycle.
(2) Optimizing the construction of key standard systems. The MIIT will enhance the planning of mandatory national standards and improve their implementation. They will develop standards for intelligent connected vehicles and automotive chips and accelerate the rollout of dual carbon standards.
(3) Forward-looking research into standards in emerging fields. The MIIT will analyze trends in cutting-edge technologies and potential applications, focusing on developing standards for automotive artificial intelligence, solid-state batteries, and electric vehicle battery swapping.
(4) Advancing the internationalization of standards. The MIIT will identify directions for international automotive standards and promote the development and adoption of international standards.
2. Enhancing Safety and Standards for New Energy Vehicles
(5) Improving the safety of new energy vehicles. This includes the implementation of standards for remote services and management of electric vehicles, as well as safety requirements for power batteries. Research will be conducted on mandatory national standards for fuel cell vehicles and battery recycling.
(6) Strengthening standards for intelligent connected vehicles. The MIIT will expedite the approval of standards related to autonomous driving, including design conditions, automated parking, and simulation testing of autonomous systems.
(7) Accelerating the revision of automotive chip standards. The MIIT will establish standards for automotive chip reliability and safety, including those for power driving chips used in electric vehicles.
(8) Promoting research on automotive electronics standards, focusing on electromagnetic compatibility and functional safety for critical systems.
3. Supporting the Upgrade of Traditional Industries
(9) Strengthening safety standards for automotive transport. The MIIT will push for the implementation of mandatory national standards for vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
(10) Solidifying the foundation of universal automotive standards. This involves revising standards for the dimensions and weights of vehicles and trailers.
(11) Conducting research on user experience standards, including new technologies like hidden door handles and automatic seat belts.
4. Expanding International Cooperation on Standards
(12) Gradually increasing the openness of standard systems. The MIIT aims to align national automotive standards with international standards, achieving a transformation rate of over 85%.
(13) Deepening coordination on automotive technical regulations and enhancing participation in international regulatory frameworks.
5. Enhancing the Effectiveness of Automotive Standards
(14) Actively aligning with national strategic needs. The MIIT will implement standards aimed at promoting high-quality economic development.
(15) Strengthening the interaction between standards and technological innovation by focusing on key aspects of the automotive industry.
(16) Enhancing the management quality and efficiency of automotive standards, including establishing a green channel for urgently needed standards.
This comprehensive approach aims to foster innovation and ensure the automotive industry adapts to new energy and intelligent connectivity trends, supporting a robust transition towards a sustainable future.
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