What does China’s slowing EV market mean for global sales?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of China's slowing electric vehicle market on global sales and highlights key developments in the EV industry.

What is happening in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market? How much is Uber investing in autonomous vehicle charging hubs? Can Europe build its own EV batteries? Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, discusses these points in The Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, Autovista24 analyses China’s slowing EV market and reveals the best-selling models in the country. Plus, how has Tesla avoided suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licence in the US? Show notes Autovista24 companion article Which EVs came out on top in China’s slowing market? What was the best-selling EV brand in China in 2025? What was Europe’s best-selling new EV in 2025? Which brand dominated the European EV market in 2025? The world’s best-selling new BEVs and PHEVs of 2025 Which brand sold the most EVs in 2025? ⁠Europe’s Auto Forecast 2026: Technology, Policy, and EV Adoption

People in this episode

Host: Tom Geggus

Topics covered

• China EV market
• global sales
• autonomous vehicle charging
• EV batteries
• Tesla

Keywords

• electric vehicles
• best-selling models
• Uber investment
• Europe EV batteries

Mentioned in this episode

Products: PHEVs, Tesla

Books & works: The Automotive Update

Places: China, Europe, US, Europe

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