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China EVs Face Tax Shift as In-Car Tech Surges

China’s EV industry is entering a more mature phase as the government ends some vehicle and vessel tax breaks for PHEVs, commercial EVs, and other qualifying vehicles from January 1, 2027, while battery-electric passenger cars remain outside the tax scope. At the same time, TE Connectivity is pushing aluminum-for-copper lightweighting and Sony is showcasing premium smart cockpit audio, underscoring how Chinese EV competition is shifting toward cost efficiency, resource optimization, and in-car experience.