# China: end of electric vehicle subsidies and battery tax

> On November 3, 2026, Chinese purchase incentives for electric cars end the following day. BYD is the only electric passenger car manufacturer not appearing on the eligible list this year. On November 6, China introduces a battery tax, which could weaken electric vehicle purchase incentives.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving BYD, in Chine, followed from 3 November 2026 to 7 November 2026. 4 articles from 3 sources (regulation and tariffs); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 15:00.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (Italy)
- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: BYD
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 22:14
- Updated: 7 November 2026 at 15:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/399-china-end-of-electric-vehicle-subsidies-and-battery-tax

## Sources by country and language

- Italy: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- South Korea: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Italian (2), French (1), Chinese (1)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 3 November 2026 — [China: EV purchase subsidies end, BYD sole automaker excluded](https://mecapress.com/events/3737-china-ev-purchase-subsidies-end-byd-sole-automaker-excluded.md)

China's electric car purchase subsidies end tomorrow; BYD is the only electric passenger car automaker not appearing on this year's eligible list.

1 sources, 1 articles · Chine

### 6 November 2026 — [Chine : une taxe sur les batteries remet en cause les aides aux électriques](https://mecapress.com/events/5992-chine-une-taxe-sur-les-batteries-remet-en-cause-les-aides-aux-electriques.md)

La Chine instaure une taxation des batteries qui pourrait fragiliser les incitations à l'achat de véhicules électriques.

2 sources, 3 articles · Chine

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