China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is charging ahead globally, with exports jumping 27.1% year-on-year in January 2024. Over 95,000 green cars zoomed overseas, making up nearly 27% of all passenger vehicles exported from the country last month, per the China Passenger Car Association.
Why the boom? Brands are leveraging China's NEV manufacturing scale while \"improving overseas service networks\" to boost confidence. Smaller, budget-friendly A0-class EVs dominated sales abroad, claiming 60% of exported NEVs—perfect for city commutes and first-time EV buyers.
Regional highlights: Shanghai's SAIC made waves in Europe, while BYD accelerated its presence in Southeast Asia. These moves signal China’s electric ambitions are shifting gears from domestic dominance to global game-changer.
Analysts say the trend reflects growing appetite for sustainable transport—and China's ability to deliver it. With brands gaining recognition abroad, this could spark a new era of \"green globalization\" led by tech-savvy automakers.
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