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Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Summer Pause – Time to Recharge Together

Summer Pause – Time to Recharge Together

Summer break at China EV Pulse – but we’re listening. What insights or voices should we spotlight next?

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jul 17, 2025
Why Western Carmakers Struggle as China Races Ahead
XPeng

Why Western Carmakers Struggle as China Races Ahead

China’s NEV makers are rewriting global auto rules - faster launches, lower costs, and AI-driven factories challenge legacy brands across Europe.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jul 8, 2025
Full throttle, sudden brakes. China's EV sector is racing ahead—but not without friction.
XPeng

Full throttle, sudden brakes. China's EV sector is racing ahead—but not without friction.

BYD overtakes Tesla in global EV sales - yet back home, production slows, inventory builds, and subsidies vanish in key Chinese cities.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jun 27, 2025
How SuperPanther Plans to Win Over Europe’s Truck Fleets
SuperPanther

How SuperPanther Plans to Win Over Europe’s Truck Fleets

SuperPanther reengineers its Chinese electric truck for Europe—focusing on efficiency, service, and trust instead of swapping stations or megawatt hype.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jun 17, 2025
Chinese EV OEMs Push Ahead in Europe as Market Share Set to Exceed 12% by 2030
XPeng

Chinese EV OEMs Push Ahead in Europe as Market Share Set to Exceed 12% by 2030

Europe becomes China’s key EV battleground as BYD, XPeng, and Chery scale up with local plants, sharp pricing, and fast-expanding dealer ties.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jun 11, 2025
AUDI’s China Shift: Premium Meets Playful

AUDI’s China Shift: Premium Meets Playful

An Audi insider reveals how the four-ring brand is reinventing itself in China – faster, younger, bolder. Too bold for Ingolstadt?

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jun 5, 2025
China: May Data Shows Diverging Paths for Top EV Brands
XPeng

China: May Data Shows Diverging Paths for Top EV Brands

May numbers reveal who's winning on volume—and who’s adjusting course. China’s EV sector in 2025 is no longer just about speed, but staying power.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jun 3, 2025
The Real Test for Chinese EVs in Europe Isn’t Price. It’s Trust.
Nio

The Real Test for Chinese EVs in Europe Isn’t Price. It’s Trust.

While BYD stirs up Europe with its Dolphin Surf, past flops from Nio and Leapmotor show that specs alone don’t sell cars.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
May 26, 2025
Consolidation Mode: Why Nio and Geely Are Rethinking Their EV Playbooks
XPeng

Consolidation Mode: Why Nio and Geely Are Rethinking Their EV Playbooks

China’s EV momentum returns: BYD surges, Zeekr rebounds, and Firefly gains speed—while Nio and Geely quietly reshape the industry from within.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
May 20, 2025
Trust or Tech? What European and Chinese EV Customers Really Want
Nio

Trust or Tech? What European and Chinese EV Customers Really Want

What works in Shanghai might flop in Stuttgart. Why cultural fit, service depth and clear communication matter more than features in Europe’s EV market.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
May 13, 2025
China’s Playbook: Why Speed, Cost and Talent Are Reshaping Global Automotive Leadership

China’s Playbook: Why Speed, Cost and Talent Are Reshaping Global Automotive Leadership

China’s carmakers are no longer catching up—they’re setting the global pace. Dr. Rauscher’s keynote in Berlin explains why, and what’s next for Europe.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
May 8, 2025
Beyond the Numbers: What Q1/2025 Reveals About China’s Next EV Moves
XPeng

Beyond the Numbers: What Q1/2025 Reveals About China’s Next EV Moves

BYD leads, Xiaomi scales, and Leapmotor surges—China’s top EV brands are charging into 2025 with bold moves and bigger global bets.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
May 5, 2025
China’s EV Makers Shift Gears Amid Trade Headwinds
XPeng

China’s EV Makers Shift Gears Amid Trade Headwinds

As China’s EVs soar at home, Europe, Russia, and the U.S. push back. Leapmotor bets on the B01, Xpeng bridges cars and AI with its robot Iron.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
May 1, 2025
China’s Car Market Turns Inward: Imports Plunge, Domestic Brands Surge

China’s Car Market Turns Inward: Imports Plunge, Domestic Brands Surge

BYD, Geely, and Changan are setting new standards in China’s fast-growing NEV market. Foreign brands are losing ground as local innovation surges.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Apr 29, 2025
China Doubles EV Sales in Two Years – Europe Can’t Keep Up
Nio

China Doubles EV Sales in Two Years – Europe Can’t Keep Up

China's NEV market doubled in two years—Europe lags behind as Nio hits records, Leapmotor outpaces Tesla, and BYD reboots its European strategy.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Apr 24, 2025
German Precision vs. Chinese Speed – Who Wins the EV Race?
XPeng

German Precision vs. Chinese Speed – Who Wins the EV Race?

China hits new EV highs, but only the biggest will survive. BYD struggles in Europe, while mindset gaps keep slowing down the West.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Apr 21, 2025
China: Megawatt Visions Collide with Real-World Constraints
BYD

China: Megawatt Visions Collide with Real-World Constraints

BYD’s ultra-fast charging, Leapmotor’s shifting strategy, and what Denza’s launch says about China’s premium EV playbook.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Apr 14, 2025
CATL Eyes Control of Nio Power: Pragmatic Investment or Strategic Turning Point?
CATL

CATL Eyes Control of Nio Power: Pragmatic Investment or Strategic Turning Point?

A $342M investment is just the start. CATL wants more than synergy—it wants the infrastructure to lead the battery swap future.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Apr 10, 2025
Leapmotor’s Bold Move: How the Stellantis Joint Venture Shapes Its European Strategy
Leapmotor

Leapmotor’s Bold Move: How the Stellantis Joint Venture Shapes Its European Strategy

As rivals chase premium buyers, Leapmotor focuses on A- to C-segment EVs—affordable, tech-forward, and adapted for European tastes.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Apr 8, 2025
ChangAn’s European Debut: Strategy Meets Reality in Mainz
ChangAn

ChangAn’s European Debut: Strategy Meets Reality in Mainz

ChangAn enters Europe with bold ambition, three brands, and a clear roadmap. But is Europe ready—and is ChangAn truly ready for the challenge?

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Mar 25, 2025
Only one Chinese carmaker will succeed in Europe – and it’s not who you think.
XPeng

Only one Chinese carmaker will succeed in Europe – and it’s not who you think.

EU tariffs hit hard: Chinese carmakers pivot to hybrids and combustion engines as MG Motor alone gains traction in an increasingly hostile market.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Mar 11, 2025
3 Quick News and one question.
MG Motors

3 Quick News and one question.

BYD surpasses Tesla as China leads global car exports, while new factories in Brazil, Hungary, and beyond signal a shift in global auto power.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Feb 25, 2025
A Little Late, but Not Too Late – A Deep Dive into Aiways
Aiways

A Little Late, but Not Too Late – A Deep Dive into Aiways

Aiways doubles down on Europe with compact EVs, plans for U.S. listing, and a “virtual OEM” model to stay lean, flexible, and competitive.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Feb 12, 2025
Chinas Expanding Automotive Influence in Europe and Beyond
Flynt

Chinas Expanding Automotive Influence in Europe and Beyond

GAC Motors targets Europe with local design and advanced tech, but faces steep hurdles in brand perception, pricing, and execution.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jan 28, 2025
EU Tariffs Push Chinese EV Makers to Pivot Strategies
XPeng

EU Tariffs Push Chinese EV Makers to Pivot Strategies

EU tariffs hit Chinese EVs hard—smart Europe warns of higher prices and slower electrification, while talks continue for fairer trade terms.

Sebastian Henßler
Sebastian Henßler
Jan 14, 2025
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