China’s electric vehicle market, a rising global leader in EV technology

electric vehicle market in China

With the rising concerns of climate change, the case for electrification of consumer transport is undeniable since it accounts for 17% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In China, consumers are showing a faster pace to adopt electric vehicles (EV) compared to other countries globally. In 2021, the sales of electric vehicles in China reached 2.92 […]

Tesla in China: Dominating the EV market with 0 marketing budget

Tesla in China

Since its founding in 2003, Tesla’s vision is to manufacture mass-market Electric Vehicles (EVs) with compelling value propositions. This includes a long-range, rechargeability, energy efficiency, reasonable prices, and high performance without compromising design. Tesla’s automotive segment comprises of the design, production, and sale of fully EVs. Tesla targets the premium sedan and SUV markets through its Models […]

Autonomous driving in China: Shifting the car industry from products to services

Autonomous driving in China

The advent of autonomous driving in China has already provoked fundamental changes in the country’s automotive industry. For example, so-called robo-taxis are now commercially operating on Chinese streets in 2021. These vehicles drive fully autonomously, transporting passengers without human drivers. Autonomous vehicle (AV) sales in China are expected to exceed 33 million in 2040, approximately […]

XPENG: a Chinese EV maker’s “Internet DNA”

Xpeng or Xiaopeng Motors case study Chinese EV brand

XPENG, or Xiaopeng Motors, is one of the hottest Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, which gains its popularity from its technological innovations. After surges of Tesla and NIO stocks, two of the most discussed EV brands globally, XPENG’s stock’s exponential growth in November also caught investors and the general public’s attention. Compared to Tesla and NIO, XPENG […]