Chinese EV trucks aim for global markets: Video
Chinese companies, already leading the electric car market, are now focusing on electric trucks.
Start-ups like Windrose are taking advantage of China's strong supply chain to produce affordable electric trucks.
However, challenges like shorter battery ranges and concerns about quality are still posing a challenge, especially in markets like Europe and the United States.
Windrose, a Chinese electric truck start-up, says its trucks can run up to 670 kilometres on a single charge. Founder Wen Han believes there is a growing demand for cleaner trucks worldwide that could improve cost savings and environmental goals.
Companies like BYD and other Chinese firms have already sent trucks to countries such as Italy, Mexico, and Poland, while also opening assembly plants abroad.
But rising tariffs from countries like the United States and the European Union could slow down China’s plans to dominate global EV truck markets. These tariffs aim to protect local businesses from cheaper Chinese vehicles.
