CPCA expects a decline in China’s battery demand in early 2026

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CPCA predicts a 30% reduction in Chinese passenger NEV sales due to tax policy changes impacting lithium battery demand

Cui Dongshu, the secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), anticipates a notable decrease in mainland China's lithium battery demand in early 2026, coinciding with a downturn in new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales.

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