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Chinese car makers are now targeting premium customers.
Chinese brands like Geely and Nio are launching premium EVs with more features at lower prices.
KEY POINTS
- German automakers' China sales dropped nearly 25% since 2019 amid rising Chinese premium competition.
- Geely's Zeekr 8X SUV offers advanced safety and tech features for under $53,000, undercutting German rivals.
- Chinese EV makers have absorbed EU tariffs, keeping their cars priced below European competitors in Europe.
- Chinese consumer preference has shifted toward local premium brands, challenging German brands' dominance.
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