The Beijing motor show reopened on Thursday after a four-year hiatus, featuring the latest electric vehicle models from major automakers worldwide, amidst intensifying competition in the world's largest auto market for new energy vehicles.
Nissan Motor Co. unveiled four new energy concept vehicles at the auto show, with President and CEO Makoto Uchida vowing the company's commitment to a "China-tailored strategy."
Toyota Motor Corp. displayed two new battery EV models to be sold in the Chinese market within a year as part of its approach to achieving carbon neutrality. The automaker said its efforts in China are centered on "intelligence, electrification and diversification."
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. exhibited its first EV model, SU7, a sedan with a range of 800 kilometers.
In 2023, EVs accounted for more than 20 percent of new car sales in China.
The Beijing auto show, which has been held every two years, was canceled in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition will run through May 4.
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