Heads-up, EV fam ⚡🛡️: The State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the Chinese mainland just dropped a draft notice proposing beefed-up safety rules for intelligent connected new energy vehicles (NEVs). Why now? Regulators want your thoughts—public comments are open until Sept 15, 2025.
What’s on the table? Automakers would need to:
• Amp up recall processes to fix faulty cars faster
• Ensure production consistency so every EV meets top safety standards
• Roll out timely software updates to patch glitches
• Boost cybersecurity to block hacks
• Spotlight clear safety instructions & ban any hype that claims “full autonomy”
Why it matters: This move follows high-profile incidents, including a tragic March crash involving Xiaomi’s SU7 electric sedan in assisted-driving mode that claimed three lives, and recalls back in January over parking-assist software bugs. These mishaps have shone a spotlight on how driver-assist tech is marketed and managed.
For us in South and Southeast Asia, where EV startups like Grab and Gojek are expanding, these rules could ripple across supply chains and shape the tech that powers our ride-hailing apps. It’s a solid reminder: no matter how slick the autopilot promise, drivers need robust safeguards and honesty from carmakers.
Got thoughts? Share your feedback on the draft before the deadline and let’s drive toward safer roads together! 💬🚗
Reference(s):
China drafts stricter safety rules for smart NEVs after Xiaomi crash
cgtn.com
