Liuzhou, a bustling city in the southwestern region of Guangxi, China, has emerged as a significant hub in the country’s thriving electric vehicle (EV) industry. Despite its modest size by Chinese standards, with a population of 4 million, Liuzhou has made a name for itself by producing half a million EVs last year alone, with the capacity to triple that output.
Yu Hongqiao, a manager at Wuling New Energy’s factory in Liuzhou, highlights the city’s competitive advantages, including low labor and logistics costs, a strong industrial foundation, and a rich pool of industry talent….