Elliot Richards | Everything Electric APAC

Episode 168  ·  May 27, 05:00 AM
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Paul and John take listeners deep into the heart of China’s electric vehicle revolution with Elliot Richards, long-time Shanghai resident and driving force behind of Everything Electric APAC.

Fresh from Auto China, the conversation covers:

  • How Elliot went from a three‑month visit to China to 20 years immersed in its EV industry.
  • The rapid transformation of cities like Shenzhen to all‑electric taxis and buses in under two months.
  • The rise of BYD, Geely, and other manufacturers, and how vertical integration is giving Chinese brands a massive global advantage.
  • Game‑changing innovations in batteries, from sodium‑ion grid storage to five‑minute flash charging and upcoming solid‑state technology.
  • Autonomous driving, LiDAR‑equipped vehicles, robo‑taxis, and cargo bots that already operate in Chinese cities.

  • The commercial vehicle sector, battery swapping, and why Europe’s legacy manufacturers are now partnering—or being outpaced—by Chinese firms.

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