“Jiangsu-Made” Electric Motorcycles are Selling Hot Overseas, with Export Numbers Increasing by 18.1% Year-on-Year in the First Half of the Year
Under the Push of Carbon Emission Reduction Policies, the Global Two-Wheeler Industry is Experiencing a “Battery-Swap Wave,” with the Market for Electric Two-Wheelers Rapidly Expanding.** According to Nanjing Customs statistics, in the first half of this year, Jiangsu exported 1.272 million electric motorcycles and bicycles, marking a year-on-year growth of 18.1%. **”Jiangsu-Made” Electric Motorcycles Zip through German Streets** Jiangsu is home to numerous well-known electric vehicle manufacturers, many of which have set their sights on the vast potential of overseas markets. By establishing overseas factories, forming strategic partnerships, upgrading technology, and providing fast logistics responses, these companies have quickly integrated into local markets, offering differentiated products. In the heat of summer, the warehouse of Nanjing Sanye Golden Eagle Motorcycle Co., Ltd. is abuzz as 200 electric motorcycles are being meticulously packed. These motorcycles are bound for Germany, where they will soon be seen zipping through the streets, ridden by local food delivery riders. As the company’s overseas business flourishes, it has developed products like “delivery electric motorcycles” with long-range capabilities and robust rear delivery boxes. Later, in response to the growing demand for electric motorcycle rentals in the overseas tourism market, they introduced “shared electric motorcycles” that are lightweight, durable, and equipped with easily detachable and replaceable parts. The company’s electric two-wheelers are now sold in 64 countries and regions, including France and the UK, with total exports of vehicles and parts reaching 148 million RMB in the first half of this year. “We’ve established overseas service centers for major markets and customers, further optimizing the service chain, which has been widely praised by overseas consumers,” said Xie Xiangjing, the company’s sales director. Today, the electric two-wheeler industry is evolving toward high-end, intelligent, and networked development. Changzhou Hongbang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a specialized and innovative private enterprise, has independently developed new electric-assist two-wheelers, scooters, and industry-leading electric control systems. These advancements have resulted in a range of electric vehicles that offer 1.9 times the range of standard motors under identical battery, load, and road conditions. The company exported goods worth 39.92 million RMB in the first half of the year, a 16% year-on-year increase. **Veterans and Newcomers Strive Together** Established companies are finding new vitality by steadily progressing. Wuxi Zhongxing Electric Vehicle Trading Co., Ltd. has taken the lead in online retail, launching E-bike products on platforms like Amazon, targeting the European market where cycling culture is prevalent. These products have quickly become the company’s star performers in cross-border sales. Cross-border e-commerce, as a new form of foreign trade, boasts resilience and vitality. For electric vehicle companies, selling directly through cross-border e-commerce platforms is simpler and less costly compared to working with dealers. In the first five months of this year, Wuxi Zhongxing Electric Vehicle Trading Co., Ltd.’s cross-border e-commerce exports reached nearly 18 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of 6.7 times. New companies are also shifting gears towards “intelligent manufacturing,” aiming to tap into the mid-to-high-end market. At Changzhou Fujang Vehicle Co., Ltd., a continuous production line operates, with overhead arms transporting bike frames to workstations for quick assembly. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing electric mountain bikes, which are in growing demand in international markets. “We have a distinct advantage in R&D and manufacturing, and our overseas sales are steadily growing. We expect to achieve sales of over 30 million RMB this year,” said Xu Peng, the company’s customs manager. During the sweltering summer days, workers at Jiangsu Taimo Vehicle Co., Ltd. in Zhenjiang are busy assembling new electric bicycles on the production line and sending them to the laboratory for testing. “From January to May this year, the company exported 5,472 electric two-wheelers, a 30% increase year-on-year. We are considering expanding our production capacity to increase our overseas market share,” said Wang Xiaohong, the company’s foreign trade business director. **Expanding the “Circle of Friends” Brings New Opportunities** Wuxi, known as the “Hometown of Chinese Electric Vehicles,” is home to many established companies. Their traditional electric motorcycles and light electric motorcycles are popular in Southeast Asia, offering strong power and long-range capabilities. Since the implementation of the RCEP, with ASEAN import tariffs continuing to decrease, Chinese-made electric two-wheelers are seizing new opportunities. “Since the RCEP came into effect in Indonesia last year, the tariff rate on our electric vehicle exports to Indonesia has been reduced from 50% to 26%. By the end of May this year, the total value of our exports to Indonesia was 120 million RMB, with cumulative tariff savings of over 20 million RMB,” said Li Yanhong, head of Wuxi Yadea Import and Export Co., Ltd., calculating the benefits of joining the RCEP “circle of friends.” “Besides enjoying tariff reductions, the drop in tariffs has also boosted sales. By leveraging both the RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, our company’s international market competitiveness has significantly improved.” Electric vehicles require long after-sales service periods, prompting many companies to open offline dealer stores overseas, increasing demand for the export of parts like plastic components and frames. To help two-wheeler companies “go global,” customs authorities have actively organized RCEP policy seminars, providing online and offline support, targeted policy explanations, and tailored optimal benefit plans through the “FTA Smart Application Platform.” They offer comprehensive support, including free trade agreement policy consultations and issue resolution, ensuring companies fully enjoy policy benefits. On July 29th, the workshop of Jiangsu Enwa Technology Co., Ltd. in Wuxi was bustling as workers rushed to fulfill overseas orders. The company recently successfully applied for a China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement certificate of origin with Wuxi Customs. “We export a wide range of products with complex classifications, and export destinations vary. Thanks to the precise assistance from customs, we can now easily navigate multiple free trade agreements to find and choose the best tariff reduction scheme,” said Kang Dingwu, the company’s chairman. “In the first half of this year, we applied for 328 certificates of origin, with a total value of over 22.7852 million USD.” (Song Xiaohua) Source: Xinhua Daily