As UK carmakers prepare to increase EV production and compete with cheaper Chinese imports, special care is needed to establish resilient and efficient supply chains
Several Chinese EVs are planned for release in the UK in 2024, including BYD’s Seal U, Skywell ET5 and potentially also the Nio ET7. Sales of existing ranges such as the BYD Atto 3 have also been growing globally. By contrast, like-for-like EVs manufactured in the UK are significantly more expensive than their Chinese counterparts, and about a third more expensive than fossil fuel-powered alternatives.
To continue reading this article and others like it, please SIGN-IN or REGISTER FREE today.
By creating your account you will be able to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments, trends and analysis, read in-depth reports and intelligence, and connect with your peers.
Creating an account gives you:
Gain access to our exclusive content and features register free today
Non-registered users are able to access one AL exclusive articles per week. You have now used your allocation.
To continue reading this article and others like it, please SIGN-IN or REGISTER FREE today
Vendigital’s automotive specialist Sheena Patel says proposed delay on rules of origin is a chance for carmakers in the UK and European Union to strengthen the EV supply chain
Professor John Manners-Bell explains that automotive supply chains are now developing more along political imperatives than economic ones
DP World is building a network of technologically advanced vehicle handling terminals that Asian carmakers stand to benefit from as they export globally
