In this engaging episode of the China EVs & More podcast, Tu Le and Lei Xing recap their experience at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, offering insights into the evolving global EV landscape. Highlights include discussions on the growing influence of Chinese automakers in Europe, the resurgence of European brands like Renault, and key geopolitical challenges shaping the automotive industry. The duo also shares anecdotes about networking, market dynamics, and the cultural aspects of the show.

Key Topics Covered:

•Chinese Automakers in Europe: The prominence of brands like BYD, Xpeng, and AITO at the Paris Motor Show, their strategies, and the European market’s response.

•European Brands’ Counterattack: Renault’s new offerings and the competitive pricing of French EVs as a response to the “Chinese EV assault.”

•Market Dynamics: Observations on global trends, the geopolitical backdrop, and the future of auto shows.

•Industry Leaders & Networking: Encounters with executives and key players such as Carlos Tavares (Stellantis) and Herbert Diess.

This episode delivers a deep dive into the intersection of automotive innovation, global market strategies, and cultural exchanges.

List of Mentioned Companies

Automakers:

1.Renault

2.Stellantis (including Citroën and Peugeot)

3.BYD

4.Xpeng

5.LeapMotor

6.AITO

7.Dongfeng Forthing

8.Hongqi

9.Skyworth

10.Tesla

11.GAC Group

12.Cadillac

13.Ford

14.Dacia

15.Alpine

16.Mobilize

17.ZEEKR

18.Porsche

19.Volkswagen

Suppliers and Tech Companies:

1.Valeo

2.Bosch

3.ACC (Auto Cell Company)

Startups and Smaller Firms:

1.Microlino

2.Snap X (Hydrogen fuel cell startup)

Others:

1.Lithium Americas

2.McKinsey & Company

3.Pony.ai

4.WeRide