China

China, once a backwater, rides EVs to upend global auto industry

Zeekr 7X
A Zeekr 7X electric vehicle is on display at a Shanghai showroom in March. In just five years, Chinese brands have come to dominate the growing market for electrified vehicles in China, with eyes on overseas markets. (QILAI SHEN/BLOOMBERG)
April 17, 2025 11:00 AM