Seres, Li Auto join Chinese EVs' charge into Europe

Electric vehicles Seres, Li Auto join Chinese EVs' charge into Europe Automakers chase BYD's overseas gains as sales stall at home Seres Group showed off the Aito 9 at the Paris Motor Show in October. (Photo by Kosuke Toshi) KOSUKE TOSHI November 7, 2026 07:34 JST PARIS -- Weak car-buyer demand in China is driving more of the country's electric vehicle makers into Europe, with Seres Group and Li Auto preparing for their debuts on the continent in 2027. Read Next Big in Asia China's automaking rise spurs German industry's turn to arms Automobiles BYD, Geely lean on global growth as China market enters 'harshest winter' Politics UK under pressure to align with EU duties on Chinese EVs Automobiles Toyota ready to 'regain market share' in China on expanded local sourcing Electric vehicles Thailand to raise tax on imported EVs to 35% as Chinese brands gain ground Electric vehicles Takaichi presses Merz not to leave Japan out of 'Made in Europe' EV subsidies Politics Vienna entrepreneur takes leaders on lux train to China to foster ties Latest on Electric vehicles Electric vehicles Thailand to raise tax on imported EVs to 35% as Chinese brands gain ground Electric vehicles Foxconn unveils 3 EVs to grow contract manufacturing business Electric vehicles Takaichi presses Merz not to leave Japan out of 'Made in Europe' EV subsidies Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.