Reading the comments, I can sense the biggest challenge for Chinese EV makers in the European market is not engineering, technology, or innovation, but the good old racism and the poor reputation of Chinese products.
Also funny that even Spain is not a car manufacturing powerhouse, all they have is VW owned SEAT, yet they have the gall to look down on Chinese carmakers.
All major automakers need to procure Chinese batteries. Even South Korean batteries manufacturers needs to source from China for critical materials.
Think SAIc made the call for the JV and not VW. VW's software division is run out of Cariad now, especially for all the infotainment. Their VP is in wolfburg this week, so I doubt VW made the call.SAIC VW & SemiDrive are partnering up for EV/AV projects. not sure why VW needs another JV
Denza D8 deliveries have started
37% NEV penetration in Aug so far
NEV maintenance cost far lower, I can attest to that
BYD to present 6 models + Denza D9 at munich auto show