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China’s top 15 electric vehicle companies
The future of road transport is being forged in China. These are its leading electric vehicle companies that are ready to take on the world.
Ten takeaways from the first week of Auto Shanghai 2023
China’s biggest auto show is taking place in Shanghai. Here are some of the major developments so far at this year’s event, from new luxury electric vehicles and condensed batteries to flashy concept cars.
Will China’s EV price war kill some of its car companies?
After Tesla dropped its prices in China, local electric vehicle companies began slashing theirs, too, responding to both market dynamics and government policies. This could spell disaster for some of the smaller firms.
Troubles deepen for electric vehicle brand XPeng
On Friday, XPeng announced 2022 annual revenue of 26.86 billion yuan ($3.89 billion), a year-on-year increase of 28%, and a net loss of 9.14 billion yuan ($1.32 billion), which is 87.9% larger than the previous year.
Ex-NIO intern assaulted by colleague accuses Chinese EV maker of toxic workplace culture
In a series of social media posts, the victim says she was a top-performing employee who the firm fired because it saw her as “a person who risked harming its image.”
Will Xiaomi be the world’s first smartphone company to launch an electric car?
Xiaomi, the consumer electronics and smartphone company that some compare to Apple, is preparing for a big electric car reveal this year. Consumers have been eager to see images of the new car, but all they’ve gotten so far are leaked photos of an early draft design.
A Chinese electric vehicle is coming to a market near you
In 2022, China became the world’s second-largest auto exporter, and it’s now breathing down the neck of frontrunner Japan. China’s rising auto and electric vehicle brands are now on the verge of flooding into foreign markets, but it’s not going to be easy for them to succeed.
Weltmeister: A cautionary tale of China’s electric vehicle industry
Making electric vehicles is an expensive and risky business. In a dire warning for China’s other EV manufacturers, time and money are fast running out at Weltmeister. Exploding cars didn’t help.
NIO plans to conquer Europe with high-end clubhouses and by renting (not selling) its electric vehicles
NIO has entered four European countries with luxury clubhouses for customers, battery-swap stations, and an unusual retail model of renting, instead of selling. But can the new brand succeed with prices on the level of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz?
EV startup Leapmotor is listing in Hong Kong, but its prospects are precarious
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Leapmotor has made low-end cars since it launched in 2015. As the company seeks to enter the mid- to high-end market, will the new IPO funds just disappear in a forlorn struggle for profitability?
Battery swapping is the future of electric vehicles
CATL, NIO, and another brand new company launched this week are going to take swapping electric car batteries into the mainstream.
Li Auto had a tough August, and China’s other EV stars are still losing billions
China’s top three electric vehicle companies — NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto — all had a tough summer, but Li Auto’s pain was just exacerbated by a customer care snafu.
China has about 10 million electric cars and way too few charging stations
XPeng is the latest company to launch 800V fast-charging stations as China’s burgeoning electric vehicle industry scrambles to build enough infrastructure to keep EVs on the road.
Chinese luxury electric cars are truly world class, and there’s a new one
China’s electric vehicles are competing directly with the best foreign cars, and a new company with an extraordinary pedigree has entered the market.
NIO’s plans to become China’s Tesla
NIO is launching two new electric sedans this year as well as an SUV, and expects record high sales in June.
Is Chinese electric car whiz kid NIO about to open a factory in the U.S.A.?
With the ambition to expand its footprint globally, the Chinese electric car upstart is considering building a factory in the United States.
With secondary Singapore listing, electric car company NIO attempts to sidestep U.S.-China tensions
A young car company in China is hedging against the risk of delisting from Wall Street by pursuing a secondary listing closer to home.
The state of China’s electric vehicle market with Robert Yu
Auto industry veteran Robert Yu talks about the booming EV market in China, which sold a total of about 3 million cars in 2021, compared to the 800,000 EVs sold in the U.S. the same year. He speaks to Chris about the current market, and how firms like NIO and Xpeng are exceptionally well-positioned around the globe, and have recently begun entering into the European market.
NIO does a loophole listing in Hong Kong
One of China’s leading electric car companies is also pioneering a new financing hedge: a new type of listing that gives companies rapid access to capital in Hong Kong.
Why China’s electric vehicles are all over Europe
From toys and t-shirts to cars and computers, China is nearing the top of the global value pyramid. Now China’s electric cars are giving premium European brands a run for their money.
