New Energy Vehicle 'Out-of-Warranty' Wave Arrives; Pain Points in Aftermarket Repair Ecosystem Need Resolution

New energy vehicles sold to the consumer market this year are gradually crossing the eight-year or 120,000-kilometer battery warranty threshold. This means a large number of early new energy vehicles will enter an out-of-warranty period, making battery failure repairs, range degradation, and safety guarantees current pain points in the new energy aftermarket. Experts interviewed stated that during the rapid expansion phase of the new energy vehicle industry, market focus was concentrated on new car sales, range competition, and intelligent iteration, while the maintenance challenges for existing vehicles, long ignored, are now being exposed with the arrival of the 'out-of-warranty wave.' An industry shift from incremental competition in new cars to a test of existing aftermarkets is quietly taking place. (Securities Times)