Published on: 2026-05-28
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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With the spread of electrification and intelligent technologies worldwide, Chinese new energy vehicles (NEVs) have gained recognition from foreign dealers and consumers thanks to systemic advantages in production, battery technologies, and business models, and are also contributing to the restructuring of the global automotive industry.
Interest in the international market and recognition from consumers continue to grow
In February of this year, Canada announced a new electric vehicle development strategy, which involves cooperation with China to stimulate local production and export of electric vehicles. Recently, the first batch of premium-class Chinese electric vehicles, which passed certification following the renewal of the corresponding policy, was sent to Canada. According to the American TV channel CNBC, about 400 dealers expressed readiness to become representatives of Chinese brands. This was reported by Farid Ahmed, the general director of the auto dealership company DSMA from Toronto.
To get ahead of competitors in the market, the head of the Canadian auto dealership company Michael McGillivray already led a delegation at the Beijing International Auto Show in April this year with the aim of establishing contacts with Chinese car manufacturers and studying models that may be imported to Canada in the future. In an interview, he noted: “The materials used in the Chinese electric car are impeccable, and the driving feel is simply excellent. I think this will be a great discovery for us.” End consumers — ordinary Canadians — are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Chinese car.”This will undoubtedly give people more opportunities, more choices, allowing them to select models for any request,” said Canadian Daniel Haim.
On the other side of the Atlantic, David Bailey, a business economics professor at the University of Birmingham, citing the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) of the UK, notes that Chinese brands have already become key players in the market. “Consumers now value not only price but also product reliability, as well as excellent battery technologies.” According to him, China exports not just cars, but an entire electric vehicle ecosystem. Bailey says there is potential for expanding cooperation between British and Chinese car companies.
Even in the USA, where high trade barriers exist, consumer perception is changing positively. According to a study by Cox Automotive and the Dave Cantin Group, about 40% of American consumers consider the possibility of buying a Chinese car, and among Generation Z this figure reaches 69%. Joanna Stern, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, after test-driving a Chinese electric car, wrote: “Now every time I sit in my Ford Mustang, the image of yours keeps popping up in my head — your impressive range, your modular interior, your huge entertainment screen…”
Behind reliable market indicators stands the real power of industry
Confident steps of the Chinese automotive industry on the path to “green” and high-quality transformation are the foundation for the breakthrough of Chinese automobiles in the global market. Data published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on May 11 show that in April 2026, sales of new Chinese automobiles with alternative energy sources (NEV) accounted for 53.2% of the total volume of new car sales in the country. In the first four months, NEV sales reached 4.304 million units, NEV exports amounted to 1.384 million units, which is 120% more compared to the same period last year.
According to data from the analytical company SNE Research from the Republic of Korea, Chinese companies occupy six out of the ten largest global positions in terms of the volume of installed capacity of batteries for electric vehicles, continuing to dominate the market. And the total market share exceeded 70.4% for the first time. An industry analysis published following the Beijing International Auto Show predicts that solid-state batteries will begin to be massively installed on cars in the second half of 2026 and in 2027, and mass production of solid-state batteries in small volumes is expected in 2027–2028.
From trade to deep integration: international cooperation is restructuring the global ecosystem
“In recent years, leaders of the largest automotive corporations regularly visit China — and are invariably impressed both by the pace of industry development and the popularity of local models in the domestic market.” As recently reported by NBC News channel, citing analysis by Van Den from the Hoover Institution of Stanford University, Chinese electric vehicles have now transformed from mere trade goods into deep industrial integration. Volkswagen, together with XPeng Motors, is developing new models in Hefei, while Geely, in partnership with Renault, is building a production facility in Brazil for modern platforms and vehicles powered by new energy sources.Executives of auto companies state that China’s experience in electrification and intelligent technology can be transferred to global partners, which will ultimately benefit consumers.
On May 12–13, in Shanghai, within the framework of the second meeting of high-ranking officials, the 43rd ATES Dialogue on the automotive industry took place. The Chinese side invited global car manufacturers to take advantage of the opportunities of the Chinese market. Gabriel Padilla, General Manager of the National Association of Auto Parts Manufacturers of Mexico, said during the dialogue that Chinese brands contributed to the growth of the Mexican electric vehicle market by more than 20%, and also brought innovative technologies to the country.
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