Global Media Focus | International Media Highlights China’s Strong and High-Quality Electric Vehicle Export
As one of the “new three items” in China’s foreign trade, electric vehicles (EVs) from China are rapidly evolving from mere product exports to actively exporting technological standards and supply chain systems. This robust and high-quality export of Chinese electric vehicles is reshaping the traditional landscape of the global automotive industry, drawing significant attention from various international media outlets.
According to a report by Bloomberg, data from research agency Dataforce indicates that in August this year, the share of Chinese cars in the hybrid vehicle market in Europe reached a record 9.8%. The report, published on October 2, highlights that this marks the fourth time this year that Chinese brands have set a new record for hybrid vehicle market share in Europe. Chinese manufacturers are targeting the growing electric vehicle market in Europe, where their cost-effective models are putting competitive pressure on local traditional automakers like Volkswagen Group.
The Financial Times recently focused on the rapid growth of Chinese electric vehicles in the Southeast Asian market. The report noted that the surge in sales of affordable Chinese electric vehicles has broken the decades-long monopoly held by Japanese automakers in this region. Citing data analysis from PwC, the report states that in the first half of 2025, the market share of Japanese automakers, led by Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, in the six major Southeast Asian markets has dropped from an average of 77% during the 2010s to 62%, while China’s share in these markets has risen from negligible levels to over 5%.
The report also pointed out that regional free trade agreements have granted Chinese electric vehicles duty-free market access, prompting Chinese automakers to focus on nearby export markets. Furthermore, they aim to leverage their leading position in automotive software technology in overseas markets.
The German financial media outlet Handelsblatt published an article on October 2, stating that China’s electric vehicle production technology has reached world-class standards. Citing the perspective of Eiji Mochizuki, director of the Next Generation Automotive Center in Hamamatsu, Japan, the report noted that relatively young electric vehicle companies in China are at the forefront of production technology, and “China’s production technology should be used as a benchmark.” Mochizuki also pointed out that another advantage of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers is that their components are smaller and lighter, making their products more portable while achieving performance levels comparable to high-end German brands.
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