Chinese Vehicle Makers Arrive, With Electric Cars Not Far Behind

Toyota Prius with a plug-in kit using Chinese Thunder Sky cells

The auto industry has long feared the arrival of a Chinese electric car that would be vastly cheaper than anything domestic brands could make. But that car has failed to arrive so far. A Chinese car powered by gasoline has not even arrived yet. Geely should start selling in the U.K. later this year, and one can buy a Great Wall pick-up truck in Italy, but as of today, it’s impossible to buy a Chinese gasoline car anywhere in America or in western Europe. Was the fear unfounded? Has BYD, the most aggressive Chinese electric car manufacturer, changed its plans to sell EVs all other the world?