English Version of C-GCAP (2026) Released
To continuously promote the technological progress of green vehicle assessment in China and facilitate the industry's transition towards a greener and lower-carbon direction, the Automotive Test & Assessment Management Center of China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co.,Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "CATC") has officially released the China Green Car Assessment Program (C-GCAP)(2026 Edition)".
Ⅰ、Background and Significance
Since its first release in 2023, C-GCAP has evaluated over 40 vehicle models. This has significantly enhanced the performance of green vehicles in China and established a competitive edge in the global market.
This revision has fully taken into account the actual driving scenarios of Chinese consumers and has introduced advanced green assessment technologies. It has also widely gathered opinions from various parties including domestic and foreign manufacturers and industry institutions, aiming to establish a more scientific and more closely aligned green vehicle evaluation system that meets the actual needs of Chinese users.
Ⅱ、Main Changes
Based on the previous research and industry discussions, the following aspects have been mainly revised and optimized:
1.Revision of management rules
(1) Adjust the star rating evaluation rules;
(2) Set up indicator types such as test scoring items, test bonus items, review scoring items, review bonus items, penalty items and monitoring items.
2.Health Section
(1) The testing methods and evaluation methods for the interior air-related indicators have been adjusted.
(2) Added evaluation scenarios for particulate matter purification.
(3) The lead content calculation index has been removed, and the types of substances for testing harmful substances have been optimized.
(4) A new secondary indicator for vehicle anti-motion sickness performance has been added and is now included as a monitoring item.
3.Energy Efficiency Section
(1) Add new intelligent electricity consumption testing indicators.
(2) Add relevant test indicators for energy consumption accuracy.
(3) Optimize the charging-related indicator system.
(4) New item for monitoring simulated power consumption has been added.
4.Low-carbon Section
(1) Optimize the methodology for calculating the carbon footprint of the entire vehicle product.
(2) New indicators for low-carbon recycled materials have been added.
(3) Enhance the bonus points for the review of greenhouse gas emissions in the high-altitude greenhouse facilities.
(4) Upgrade the low-carbon performance indicators of the power battery to the vehicle battery health indicators.
Ⅲ、Implementation Date and Download Address of Program
The C-GCAP (2026 Edition) will officially come into effect on July 1, 2026.