As of 2026, GB 44496 preparation varies widely across the industry, with ongoing amendment adjustments.
Confirmed Provisions
·GB 44496-2024 issued August 23, 2024.
·Mandatory for new type-approval models on the effective date.
·Transition period for existing approved models.
Pending Adjustments (1st Amendment)
·Terminology revision: “software upgrade management system” → “software upgrade assurance requirements”.
·Enforcement delay to 7 months after amendment issuance (expected July 2026).
·Technical clause optimizations.
2.Industry Preparation Progress (2026)
·Top EV makers & major OEMs: Completed pre-evaluation/testing; only localization adjustments needed.
·Joint ventures: Adapting global R156 systems to Chinese requirements.
·Mid-sized OEMs & commercial vehicle makers: Mixed progress; talent and legacy OTA challenges.
·Small OEMs & new entrants: 6–9 month zero-basis cycle; urgent timeline for H2 2026–2027 launches.
3.Key Changes in 2025 Amendments
·Audit focus shifts from “document existence” to “practical effectiveness”.
·Extended industry preparation buffer.
·Refined test method descriptions.
Enterprises should prepare for full enforcement in 2026 regardless of amendment finalization.
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