Automaker Insights

The EV maker led 2024 sales but its pricing and lack of local manufacturing raise concerns.

Priced under RMB 200,000, the new car model combines premium comfort with mass market appeal for large families and fleet buyers.

Fears of more US restrictions are pushing companies to develop in-house solutions.

Less than six months after restructuring, the automaker has returned to a familiar model amid weak EV uptake and heightened competition.

Growing market share shows the popularity of Chinese EV brands like BYD and Xpeng despite EU resistance.

An “avalanche” of electric, hybrid, and conventional car models could muscle out other importers.

CATL’s openness to the move suggests a deeper alliance may be forming.

The company received close to USD 84 million in subsidies but hasn’t met local production criteria.