That's helped local players gain an edge in producing battery-powered cars, which they're now aiming to sell overseas. Goldman Sachs analysts predict that in four years, new government policies mean electric cars will account for a greater share of auto sales in Europe and the U.S., versus China, although it is the largest market.
U.S.-listed Nio has said it would enter Europe in the second half of this year. And on Monday, co-founder and president Lihong Qin said the company expects to make an official announcement about such an expansion within a month.
He did not name a specific country, while stating that after Europe, Nio still intends to enter the U.S. market.