Hidden cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV reads

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Hidden cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV reads

From how the rise of EVs is creating a headache for authorities to the latest in battery developments, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

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SCMPPublished: 3:30pm, 24 Jun 2026We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. The hidden cost of China’s electric car boom: a spiralling roadworks bill

China’s rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been widely hailed as an economic success story. But it is also creating a serious headache for the country’s local governments, which are tasked with maintaining one of the world’s largest road networks.

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