Are Chinese EVs the future of Europe's electric car market?

While many western manufacturers including Tesla, BMW and Renault make electric cars in China that they import to Europe, Chinese-branded EVs alone are set to account for 11 per cent of the EU’s electric car market this year, rising to 20 per cent by 2027.

Are EVs made in China gaining traction in Europe?

EVs made in China are gaining traction in Europe not only due to their highly competitive prices. "Chinese car companies have become global car companies," said Eric Louwman, president of the Louwman Group of automobile distributors, underlining the quality and advanced technology of Chinese brands.

Will electric vehicles be made in China?

Simply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. A quarter of electric vehicles sold in the EU this year will be made in China, as the country’s new entrants continue to take sales from local rivals, according to analysis from policy group Transport & Environment.

Which EV brands have risen in Europe in 2019?

Chinese brands such as BYD have already risen from 0.4 per cent of the European EV market in 2019 to 8 per cent of sales last year.

Why is China growing in Europe's auto industry?

China’s growing presence in Europe’s auto industry is a result of deals to supply car manufacturers in the region, where electrification is being driven by ambitious decarbonisation plans that aim to end the sale of combustion engine vehicles by 2035.

Will China's electric car industry overtake traditional automotive heartlands?

Industry executives and policymakers are worried. While China was relatively late to develop a car industry that can compete with Europe and the US on engine technology, the shift to electric gives it the chance to overtake traditional automotive heartlands.