Gasgoo Munich- On May 21, the Equipment Industrial Development Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notice launching safety hazard inspections for new energy vehicles (NEVs) in 2026. Manufacturers are required to conduct a comprehensive review of product safety risks and submit their findings by August 31.Image source: Equipment Industrial Development Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information TechnologyAccording to the notice, the inspections cover five areas, including product quality and operational monitoring safety. Key focuses include power battery systems and overall NEV quality. Regarding the vehicles themselves, manufacturers must verify the functional safety and safety of the intended functionality of combined driving assistance systems. This covers fault records in sensors, decision-making, and execution systems, as well as performance deficiencies and human misuse. Companies must develop targeted inspection plans based on these findings to eliminate hazards promptly.Furthermore, the notice directs companies to monitor safety risks for vehicles operating in extreme weather or special conditions—such as heavy rain, high heat, extreme cold, and high humidity. Inspections must focus on the startup and driving processes, battery cooling systems, and insulation systems, with effective rectification measures implemented based on actual usage conditions.For NEV fire accidents, the notice sets strict reporting deadlines. Companies must report basic information within 24 hours—shortened to 12 hours if the incident involves fatalities or significant social impact. Detailed vehicle information and monitoring data are due within five days, followed by a complete technical analysis report—including accident causes and improvement measures—within 15 days.If manufacturers fail to report as required, conceal incidents, submit false materials, or refuse to cooperate with investigations, the Equipment Industrial Development Center will report the matter to the MIIT's Department of Equipment Industry I. Penalties may range from interviews and public criticism to orders for rectification within a set deadline, and even suspension or revocation of the product announcement.
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