"It's always China puts the whole car world into a tailspin, or BYD will dominate the whole world, and foreign brands should just throw in the towel now since there's no chance they'll ever catch up to China. At the same time, a China-detractor will insist that the country's automotive push is ill-gotten, and its sales are solely due to nationalism and artificially low labor costs."
"Take Volkswagen: it's the original Western brand to make inroads in China, and for decades, it did extremely well there. But sit in an ID.3 and then sit in something from Nio, Xpeng, Chery or any number of homegrown brands. The Western stuff relies on leftover products often at least a generation behind, slightly rewarmed for a public these automakers assumed didn't know much better. But now, they certainly do, and they know they can do better."
Chinese automotive brands have rapidly improved product quality, design, and technology, producing EVs that match or exceed many Western models. Western automakers often sell older-generation platforms in China, offering products that feel reheated and lag behind homegrown competitors. At the Shanghai Auto Show, comparisons showed interiors and tech from Nio, Xpeng, and Chery to be more modern than models like the Volkswagen ID.3. Debate exists over whether Chinese sales stem from nationalism or cost advantages, but vehicle quality and value are primary drivers of market share gains. Some foreign brands are beginning to adapt, bringing models such as the Buick Electra L7 to Chinese dealerships while others lag.
Read at insideevs.com
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