Lei Xing (邢磊)– Author –
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China crushed NEV sales records in 2022, what can we expect in 2023?
10 million units, 33% penetration likely as NEVs become household items. A link to Japanese translation is here. Record sales that shatter expectations China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in 2022 are going to hit 6.8 million units. I ... -
China factor in Paris : crouching tiger, hidden dragon
The Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Auto) took place from October 17th to 23rd. Automobile analyst Lei Xing visited to see Chinese EV makers boasting a big presence. Japanese version is here. Les chinois sont arrivés! China EV Inc. are co... -
China EV competition entering new phase
Chinese automakers such as BYD are drastically increasing EV sales and expanding to Europe and Japan rapidly. Lei Xing explains the latest developments. Japanese version is here. Top photo courtesy of BYD Chinese NEV sales exceeds expect... -
“China factor” on display at latest international auto shows
No Chinese automakers or battery companies attended the North American International Auto Show in Detroit or the Battery Show in Novi, Michigan, the two biggest automotive events in North America in mid-September, but China was still a b... -
Notable EV reveals ／ launches at Chengdu Motor Show 2022
The Chengdu Motor show 2022 started on August 26th in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in China. Despite an early closure due to COVID control measures, many New Energy Vehicles including BEVs were on display. Lei Xing introduces you to several... -
China extends NEV purchase tax exemption policy another year, what’s next?
All stimulus policies will have been phased out by the end of 2023 as China officially enters the post-policy, market driven era for NEVs. A link to Japanese translation is here. NEV purchase tax exemption extended to the end of 2023 One... -
CATL’s M3P inside the Model Y: the next LFP?
The M3P has been thrusted into the spotlight following a spate of news in recent weeks and months surrounding the latest battery cell chemistry – otherwise known as lithium manganese iron phosphate or LMFP – from CATL. A link to Japanese... -
BYD vs. Tesla and the race (debate) for global “EV” dominance
We must look at EV dominance from a holistic view rather than from sales volume alone. If anyone can challenge Tesla’s global EV dominance in that respect, it’s BYD. Has BYD defeated Tesla in the first half of 2022? Much has been said, d... -
Despite disruptions, China will sell 6 million NEVs in 2022
The new energy vehicle (NEV) market in China is growing rapidly in 2022 despite disruptions. Lei Xing, the former Chief editor of China Auto Review explains what is happening in China now. A link to Japanese translation is here. Car prod... -
NIO Power is NIO’s service power
NIO, a Chinese EV start up offers a mobile power service system called ‘NIO Power’. Lei Xing , a forner chief editor of China Auto Review, gives you insight into how NIO users benefit from this service. A link to Japanese translation is ...
