Nearly all American auto execs think Chinese cars will be sold in the US
- 70 percent of US auto execs are financially concerned about Chinese EVs
- It may be difficult to convince Americans to ditch their US-made vehicles
- However, Chinese EVs are so cheap that it’s a tempting option
Published on May 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM (UTC+4)
by Jason Fan
Last updated on May 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Chinese cars are coming to the US market, and almost every American executive knows it.
A survey by Kerrigan Advisors reveals that 76 percent of US automaker executives anticipate Chinese cars will eventually be sold in the US market.
70 percent also expressed concern about the financial implications of China’s growing dominance in the global automotive sector.
With Chinese cars already taking other markets by storm, it seems inevitable that the same will happen in the US.
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China now accounts for 40 percent of global automotive production capacity, compared to the US’s 10 percent share.
This shift is attributed to China’s strategic investments in EV technology and its manufacturing capabilities.
For example, BYD shocked the world when they announced a new EV that can be charged in only five minutes.
Companies like BYD are leading the charge, with plans to sell half their vehicles outside China by 2030.
You can see their progress in countries like the UK, where Tesla has been dethroned as the best-selling EV maker by two new Chinese brands.
Despite China’s advancements, entering the US market won’t be easy.
Trade restrictions, such as tariffs on Chinese EVs, and potential customer reluctance pose significant hurdles.
After all, it can be difficult to persuade US citizens to ditch their all-American Camaros.
However, the demand for affordable and efficient EVs may eventually drive acceptance among US consumers.
With cheap Chinese EVs that can cost just $1,000, it’s easy to see the appeal for such vehicles.
The consensus among US automotive executives is clear: like it or not, Chinese cars are going to enter the US market.
While challenges exist, it seems like the introduction of Chinese automakers into the US market is not a matter of ‘if’, but ‘when’.
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Jason Fan is an experienced content creator who graduated from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore with a degree in communications. He then relocated to Australia during a millennial mid-life crisis. A fan of luxury travel and high-performance machines, he politely thanks chatbots just in case the AI apocalypse ever arrives. Jason covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on technology, planes and luxury.
