Electric Cars in China
Kim Konijn & Myla Schoonhoff
27/04/2018
Current situation
Current Status
- EC are booming in the current market.
- Chinese government --> subsidies & gives free parking places.
Why?
- To reduce the carbon dioxide emission that cause climate change.
- To push its battery and auto industries ahead of global competitors.
- To reduce the huge dependence on oil.
Domestic Players
- Western companies have only 4% market share
Domestic players
- 91.237 Electric Cars sold in 2017
BAIC
- 65.666 Electric Cars sold in 2017
GEELY
- 79.136 Electric Cars sold in 2017
BYD
Future trends
- Ban on petrol and diesel cars
- Foreign automakers
- 'Made in China 2025'
- Investments by the government
Future Trends
Threats or risks
- Enough charging points
- Standards and laws might differ
- Expensive
Threats or risks
Foreign businesses
- The market is still developing
Foreign bussinesses
key challenges:
- Understanding the Chinese market
- Facing the threats mentioned before
1421
- A defenitive opportunity for 1421
- foreign businesses require a good understanding.
- ''Chinable''
Conclusion