Author: Andrew Wang

Andrew Wang covers China’s automotive and electric vehicle sectors, focusing on market expansion, production trends, and consumer adoption. He tracks key developments across major automakers and emerging EV brands to help readers understand industry dynamics.

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China Expects Sharp Drop in Lithium Battery Demand in Early 2026, Industry Group Says

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China’s domestic demand for lithium batteries is expected to decline sharply in early 2026 as new energy vehicle (NEV) sales slow, according to the head of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The downturn is likely to follow a strong finish to 2025, driven by policy changes and weakening consumer incentives, the industry group said. Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the CPCA, said in a post on his personal WeChat account, as cited by CNEVPOST, that battery manufacturers are likely to cut production or take temporary shutdowns in response to the anticipated demand drop. He attributed the expected slowdown primarily to…

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