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New Energy Vehicles

Quantified news impact based on deduplicated, quality-reviewed events in a single 7-day window.

Average net impact+7weighted per event

Average gross impact14absolute weighted average

Events75same period

Confidence73%model average

Raw intensity54before weighting

Previous period0net impact

Gross changeInsufficient base

Diffusion speed10.7 / day

Concentration2%

Direction disagreement49%

Source independence97%25 sources

IMPACT TREND

7-day effective impact

Positive 47 · Negative 15 · Mixed 13

+280-28

25 Jul, 040 events

25 Jul, 180 events

26 Jul, 080 events

26 Jul, 2213 events

27 Jul, 1215 events

28 Jul, 025 events

-2

28 Jul, 168 events

+10

29 Jul, 0610 events

29 Jul, 204 events

+14

30 Jul, 1010 events

31 Jul, 006 events

+28

31 Jul, 144 events

Current periodPrevious period

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Impact duration

Immediate0%0 cumulative effective impact

Short term48%521 cumulative effective impact

Medium term47%507 cumulative effective impact

Long term5%50 cumulative effective impact

CO-IMPACT

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EVENT EVIDENCE

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Page 5 of 8 · 74 events

Macro2

Macro27 Jul, 20:05positive

China Issues Consumption Expansion Plan, Targets 60 Trillion RMB Retail Sales by 2030

China has published the '15th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption', the first national five-year plan focused on consumption in nearly 50 years. It targets total retail sales of consumer goods to reach about 60 trillion RMB by 2030, implying an average annual growth of 3.7% from 2025's 50.1 trillion RMB. The plan prioritizes service consumption, including elderly care, childcare, health, education, culture, and tourism. It also addresses auto and housing consumption but does not directly extend the consumer goods trade-in subsidy program.

Effective: +12
Intensity: 55
Confidence: 60%
Horizon: Medium term

Macro27 Jul, 10:29positive

Anhui's First-Half GDP Grows 5.6% to 2.737 Trillion Yuan, Overtakes Hunan by 33.64 Billion Yuan to Enter Top

Anhui province reported a first-half 2026 GDP of 2.737 trillion yuan, up 5.6% year-on-year, overtaking Hunan by 33.64 billion yuan to join the top ten provincial economies. Hunan's GDP grew 2.7% to 2.70336 trillion yuan. Governor Wang Qingxian chaired a meeting on developing emerging pillar industries in northern Anhui, emphasizing alignment with the '1188' modern industrial system.

Effective: +11
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Long term

Industries2

Industries27 Jul, 16:01positive

Nanjing Port Ships Second Batch of 1,175 Chinese Cars to Saudi Arabia in a Month

On July 27, the ro-ro vessel Anji 11 departed from Nanjing Port in Jiangsu, carrying 1,175 fully assembled Chinese-made vehicles on a direct voyage to Saudi Arabia. This marks the second batch export of complete cars from the port in about a month, supported by efficient clearance from the Nanjing Port Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station.

Effective: +10
Intensity: 55
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Short term

Industries27 Jul, 15:56negative

GAC Aion AION S Battery Defect Affects Over 100 Owners, Warranty Extended to 8 Years/300,000 km, CALB Starts

Over 100 ride-hailing drivers in Zhejiang reported battery defects in GAC Aion AION S vehicles equipped with CALB 177Ah LFP batteries, causing power loss and insulation failures. After a driver was quoted RMB 80,000 for a replacement, GAC Aion extended the warranty from 8 years/150,000 km to 8 years/300,000 km and offered free repairs or replacements. CALB has initiated maintenance with dealers. The affected vehicles had accumulated 150,000 to 250,000 km.

Effective: -10
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Short term

Companies6

Companies28 Jul, 11:29positive

BYD Launches Electric Light Vehicle Racco in Japan, Priced Under 2 Million Yen, Targets 10,000 Orders by 2026

BYD has launched the Racco, an electric light vehicle in Japan, with an entry-level price below 2 million yen (about 1.58 million Singapore dollars or 96,000 Hong Kong dollars) after including taxes and government subsidies. The Racco has a range of at least 210 kilometers, surpassing the Nissan Sakura's 180 kilometers. BYD aims to secure 10,000 orders by the end of 2026, as the company seeks to expand its foothold in Japan's kei car market dominated by domestic automakers. As of end-2025, BYD's cumulative sales in Japan since its 2023 entry stood at just over 7,400 vehicles.

Effective: +12
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies29 Jul, 00:33negative

Mercedes-Benz CEO Pledges to Protect US Business, Invests Over $70 Billion Amid China Shareholder Concerns

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius promised to protect the company's US operations as a US Senate committee advances legislation to restrict Chinese automakers. Chinese shareholders BAIC and Li Shufu hold nearly 20% of Mercedes' listed shares. Mercedes has committed over $70 billion in US investment, including $40 billion by 2030 to expand SUV production in Alabama. US sales rose 15% in the first half of the year, partially offsetting a decline in China.

Effective: -11
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 50%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies27 Jul, 18:00positive

Ford Expands Aftermarket Parts in Michigan, Targets $53 Billion Market, Launches Limited Bronco Desert Rising

Ford announced the expansion of its aftermarket parts and accessories business in Brooklyn, Michigan, aiming to boost profit and enter the $52.9 billion U. S. aftermarket industry. The company introduced the limited-edition Bronco Desert Rising package, priced at $57,350, with only 1,000 units available. Ford noted that 46% of new car buyers customize their vehicles, with Bronco owners leading. The company targets an 8% annual revenue growth by the end of the decade through software and physical services, including customization.

Effective: +11
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies29 Jul, 17:52positive

CPIC VP at 2026 China Auto Forum: Full-Chain Insurance Needed as 2025 Car Exports Exceed 7 Million

CPIC Vice President Yu Bin stated at the 2026 China Auto Forum that new energy vehicle exports require full-chain insurance risk management. In 2025, China's automobile exports exceeded 7 million vehicles, with NEV exports at 2.615 million. First-half 2026 exports surged 65.3% to over 5 million. NEV insurance premiums reached 190 billion RMB, over 20% of total auto insurance premiums of 940.9 billion RMB. CPIC provided coverage for over 6.3 million NEVs in 2025 and has developed a cross-border insurance model in Southeast Asia, expanding to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Sweden.

Effective: +10
Intensity: 40
Confidence: 65%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies29 Jul, 11:10positive

GAC-backed Zhejiang Gaoyu Sets Up Flying Car Unit with RMB 100 Million Registered Capital

Zhejiang Gaoyu Flying Car Manufacturing Co. , Ltd. , a new entity fully owned by GAC Group-invested Guangdong Gaoyu Technology Co. , has been established with a registered capital of RMB 100 million. The company will engage in auto parts, high-performance fiber composites, smart unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing, and aviation equipment sales. Lin Guoqiang serves as its legal representative.

Effective: +9
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 65%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies27 Jul, 18:09positive

Momenta Launches Robovan Autonomous Freight Service in Suzhou, Systems in Over 1 Million Vehicles

Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta has launched its Robovan autonomous freight business, with vehicles now operating in Suzhou's Xiangcheng District for express and overnight delivery. The service uses the R7 world model and a map-free approach, drawing on technology from passenger car deployments. Over 1 million mass-produced vehicles are equipped with Momenta's system, which has been delivered for more than 100 vehicle models and secured design wins for over 210 models.

Effective: +9
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 65%
Horizon: Medium term