China has emerged as a global force in electric car and battery manufacturing, and incumbent automakers around the globe are feeling the heat. For proof of that, look no further than the hefty tariffs on Chinese-made EVs coming into play in both the U.S. and Europe.
But should global carmakers really be sweating right now? Are Chinese electric cars truly competitive on the world stage? American car reviewers don't often get access to Chinese cars, so whenever they do, we perk up.