#262 China's Electric Car Boom 中国电车

About this episode

This episode explores the rise of electric cars in China and the reasons behind their popularity among Chinese consumers.

Today's Episode: If you haven't been to China for a few years, you might be surprised by what you see on the roads: electric cars everywhere! How did this happen? And why are so many Chinese people choosing EVs over petrol cars? Let's find out. Membership Preview: You know 电 means "electricity", but in Chinese, 电 is much more than that! In next week's MaoMi Chinese+, we'll explore some fun and useful expressions with 电 and discover how native speakers use them in everyday conversations. Some ...

People in this episode

Host: MaoMi Chinese

Topics covered

• electric vehicles
• China
• sustainability
• transportation
• cultural trends

Keywords

• electric cars
• China
• EVs
• transportation
• sustainability
• cultural trends
• MaoMi Chinese

Mentioned in this episode

Products: electric cars, EVs

Books & works: MaoMi Chinese+

Places: China, 中国

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