Global Expansion of Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands is Underway

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🇨🇳 Global Expansion of Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands is Underway.

Chinese electric vehicle brands like BYD Auto, NIO, Geely Group’s Zeekr, and Ora are expanding globally and competing with Western and Japanese brands in their home markets. These Chinese EV brands offer fast-developing technology and low prices that pose a challenge for competitors like Tesla. Chinese EV makers have achieved success in the domestic market, selling almost half of the world's battery-powered vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrids in China, and now look to expand globally.

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