China’s Internet Joint Rumor Refutation Platform recently published an article to address and refute the circulating online claim that “10 provinces and municipalities across China are set to pilot a mileage tax on new energy vehicles (NEVs) starting January 1, 2026.” The rumor went into detail, naming the supposed pilot regions, specifying the fee standards, and outlining the withholding methods, which quickly stirred up widespread concern and discussion.

However, upon thorough verification, tax authorities in multiple regions clarified that they had not received any official notifications regarding such a tax pilot. Furthermore, sellers of new energy vehicles also confirmed that no such taxes were being levied during the current sales and registration processes. Several experts from the automotive industry have stepped forward to remind consumers to stay vigilant, urging them to rely solely on official announcements and not to be misled by false information when making purchasing or usage decisions.