China’s EV Industry

The Trustee Chair has been at the forefront of research and analysis on China’s electric vehicle industry, from its early development to its rapid internationalization

Using quantitative methods and on-the-ground evaluation of China’s EV innovation, we offer recommendations to global policymakers on adapting to industry shifts.

This project is made possible by generous support to CSIS.

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Photo: Scott Kennedy, CSIS

Photo: Scott Kennedy, CSIS

The Chinese EV Dilemma: Subsidized Yet Striking

Scott Kennedy writes that Chinese EVs have benefitted from massive industrial policy support, and their quality is improving, making them attractive to domestic and overseas consumers. An effective response by the U.S., Europe and others must take account of both facts. 

Blog Post by Scott Kennedy — June 20, 2024

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The Chinese EV Dilemma: Subsidized Yet Striking

Scott Kennedy writes that Chinese EVs have benefitted from massive industrial policy support, and their quality is improving, making them attractive to domestic and overseas consumers. An effective response by the U.S., Europe and others must take account of both facts. 

Blog Post by Scott Kennedy — June 20, 2024

Green Industrial Policy: A Holistic Approach

Ilaria Mazzocco writes that U.S. policymakers face trade-offs in trade, climate, geopolitics, and domestic economic outcomes. They must approach policy with a more holistic assessment of the risks and opportunities of integrating climate strategy with economic policy.

Brief by Ilaria Mazzocco — February 27, 2024

Making Green Industrial Policy Work for the Climate

Trade, economic security, and competition with China are at the heart of the climate policymaking in the United States today. Civil society and policymakers will need to embrace a new approach to account for these new trends and make progress on climate policy. 

Commentary by Ilaria Mazzocco — February 21, 2024

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China’s Growing Automotive Industry: A Conversation with Ilaria Mazzocco

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, we are joined by Ilaria Mazzocco to discuss China’s booming automotive industry. Ilaria explains that the Chinese government’s support for the industry plays a big role in its rapid developments. 

Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin and Ilaria Mazzocco — October 17, 2023

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Electric Shock: Interpreting China’s Electric Vehicle Export Boom

Made-In-China EVs have grown rapidly driving a surge in Chinese automotive exports. Foreign carmakers and policymakers must embrace competition and strengthen innovation in response, while remaining open to Chinese investment when it meets standards.

Brief by Ilaria Mazzocco and Gregor Sebastian — September 14, 2023

China’s Electric Vehicle Industry’s Internationalization

China’s initiatives targeting the electric vehicle industry over the past 15 years are one of the most successful cases of industrial policy in the country’s recent history. Growing EV exports from China create a dilemma for U.S. policymakers: production in China can benefit consumers and enable the electrification of the transportation sector, but it could undermine domestic job creation and potentially lead to de-industrialization.

Congressional Testimony by Ilaria Mazzocco — August 21, 2023