China unveils world's first technical standards on EV energy consumption

China has unveiled the world's first technical standards on the energy consumption of electric vehicles (EV).

The Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) iNext concept electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) is displayed during AutoMobility LA ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. [Photo: VCG]

The national standards specify energy-consumption limits for different types of EVs.

China is the world's largest EV market.

The sales of new energy vehicles soared over 60 percent year on year to 1.2 million units last year.