For China’s booming EV industry, US and EU markets a tough nut to crack
Al Jazeera
Chinese EVs are facing a slew of tariffs in Western markets as policymakers fear local brands cannot compete on price.
Taipei, Taiwan – Earlier this year, electric car enthusiast Anders Berner eagerly opened the door of a BYD Seal to take the sedan on a test drive outside the Danish capital, Copenhagen.
Berner was already impressed by how far Chinese EV makers like BYD Auto had come in a short time.
“Many Chinese EVs are made with excellent materials and have been put together well – they are high-quality cars,” Berner, a mechanical engineer by trade, told Al Jazeera.
“And in terms of battery technology for EVs, Chinese companies are leading the field.”
Berner is among those who believe that Chinese EVs have the qualities needed to become the dominant player in the global car market.
