China’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market is plagued by intense price competition amid rising overcapacity. Seeking new markets to diversify from vulnerable domestic positions, Chinese brands are increasingly venturing into international markets, and Southeast Asia has emerged as a particularly promising destination.
The expansion of Chinese EV companies into Southeast Asia signifies a strategic symbiosis between the region’s emerging markets and the technological prowess of Chinese auto companies. Southeast Asia has a projected need for $2.8 trillion in infrastructure…