Xi'an has issued the "Implementation Rules for the Subsidy Program on Auto Trade-Ins in Xi'an (2026)," specifying that special subsidies will be provided to individual consumers purchasing new vehicles through two models: scrapping and replacement. The policy will be in effect throughout the year, with subsidy applications accepted until January 10, 2027, aiming to further reduce car purchase costs for residents and support the upgrading of the automotive consumer market.
In 2026, Beijing's automobile trade-in subsidy policy has been officially launched. On February 6, it was reported that Beijing officially released the "Implementation Plan for Beijing's 2026 Automobile Trade-In Subsidy Program," which will soon initiate two types of subsidies: "scrap-and-replace" and "trade-in replacement." The application system will open at 10:00 AM on February 9. Eligible car buyers can receive subsidies of up to 20,000 yuan. Among these, "scrap-and-replace" refers to scrapping an old vehicle and purchasing a new one. Consumers who purchase new energy passenger vehicles can receive a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's sales price, with a maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan. For those purchasing fuel-powered passenger vehicles with an engine displacement of 2.0 liters or less, the subsidy is 10% of the new vehicle's sales price, with a maximum subsidy of 15,000 yuan.
The Sichuan Provincial Development and Reform Commission and Department of Finance issued a notice on the "Policy Measures for Implementing Large-Scale Equipment Renewal and Consumer Goods Replacement in Sichuan Province in 2026." The notice mentioned support for automobile replacement and renewal. In 2026, a one-time subsidy will be provided to individual consumers who sell passenger vehicles registered under their names and purchase new energy passenger vehicles included in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s "Catalog of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax" or fuel-powered passenger vehicles with an engine displacement of 2.0 liters or below. For the purchase of eligible new energy passenger vehicles, a subsidy of 8% of the new vehicle’s sales price will be provided, with a maximum subsidy amount of 15,000 yuan. For the purchase of eligible fuel-powered passenger vehicles, a subsidy of 6% of the new vehicle’s sales price will be provided, with a maximum subsidy amount of 13,000 yuan.
The Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce, in collaboration with eight departments including the Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Department of Economy and Information Technology, has officially issued the "Implementation Rules for the 2026 Hubei Province Automobile Trade-In Subsidy Program." The policy specifies that special subsidies will be provided to individual consumers for the purchase of new energy vehicles and small-displacement fuel-powered passenger cars through two main methods: scrapping and replacement. The maximum subsidy amount reaches 20,000 yuan, and the policy will officially take effect on January 1, 2026.
Shanghai's 2026 vehicle trade-in policy has been officially implemented. The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and seven other departments jointly released the "Detailed Implementation Rules for Shanghai's 2026 Vehicle Trade-In Subsidy Policy," officially launching subsidies for vehicle scrapping and replacement. Individual consumers can receive up to 20,000 yuan in subsidies. The policy will take effect on January 1, 2026, with applications accepted until January 10, 2027.
According to data released by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance: In terms of installation volume, domestic power battery installations reached 42.0 GWh in January, a decrease of 57.2% month-on-month and an increase of 8.4% year-on-year. Among these, ternary battery installations accounted for 9.4 GWh, representing 22.3% of the total installations, with a month-on-month decrease of 48.6% and a year-on-year increase of 9.6%. Lithium iron phosphate battery installations reached 32.7 GWh, making up 77.7% of the total installations, with a month-on-month decrease of 59.1% and a year-on-year increase of 8.1%.
According to data released by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance: In terms of sales: In January, China's power and energy storage battery sales reached 148.8 GWh, a decrease of 25.4% month-on-month but an increase of 85.1% year-on-year. Among these, power battery sales amounted to 102.7 GWh, accounting for 69.0% of total sales, with a month-on-month decrease of 28.6% and a year-on-year increase of 63.2%. Energy storage battery sales reached 46.1 GWh, accounting for 31.0% of total sales, with a month-on-month decrease of 17.0% and a year-on-year increase of 164.0%. In January, China's combined exports of power and energy storage batteries totaled 24.1 GWh, a decrease of 26.0% month-on-month but an increase of 38.3% year-on-year, accounting for 16.2% of the month's total sales. Among these, power battery exports amounted to 17.7 GWh, accounting for 73.3% of total exports, with a month-on-month decrease of 7.1% and a year-on-year increase of 59.3%. Energy storage battery exports reached 6.4 GWh, accounting for 26.7% of total exports, with a month-on-month decrease of 52.6% and a year-on-year increase of 1.4%.
According to data released by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance: In terms of production, China's total output of power and energy storage batteries reached 168.0 GWh in January, a decrease of 16.7% month-on-month but an increase of 55.9% year-on-year.