All three manufacturers were once symbols of China's rise to become an EV superpower. But the market is relentless. Things are looking particularly bleak for NIO at the moment.
By Jörn Petring
Bi-directional charging allows EV batteries to feed their electricity into the grid. The Chinese government sees this enormous storage potential as a building block for the country's energy transition. But there are obstacles.
By Christian Domke Seidel
NIO is one of the interested parties for the Audi plant near Brussels, which will no longer produce Audi models from 2025. The EV company must submit the relevant documents to VW by Monday.
By Christiane Kuehl
Daniel Kirchert predicts that Chinese car brands will secure a fifth of the German car market by 2030. He also shows two ways in which German companies can save their business, apart from partnerships.
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The "tsunami" of Chinese EVs has not materialized yet. This is due in no small part to difficulties the manufacturers are facing in distribution. Cultural differences and German bureaucracy have been underestimated by many. However, sales are expected to pick up soon.
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According to a report, Chinese EV manufacturer Nio is apparently planning to cut more jobs than initially planned.
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Chinese EV manufacturer Nio will cooperate with automakers Changan and Geely in battery swapping. In Germany, at least for German automakers, this technology is not an option. However, it might be a possibility in China.
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Nio is bringing a partner on board for its battery-swapping technology: Changan Automobile intends to collaborate with the Shanghai-based company on the development of standards and the enforcement of the technology.
By Redaktion Table
Xpeng plans to sell half of its EVs in foreign countries. Sales numbers are growing rapidly. The successful electric startup has set its sights on Europe in particular.
By Christian Domke Seidel
