EV teardown showcase reveals secrets to China's low costs

Japan workshop for parts makers shows strategies from BYD, Nio and more

20241007N EV breakdown

The body and frame from BYD's Atto 3 EV is shown at an exhibition in Japan's Chubu region on Oct. 7. (Photo by Ryohei Shimizu)

RYOHEI SHIMIZU, Nikkei staff writer

NAGOYA, Japan -- Chinese EV makers are keeping production costs down by integrating multiple components into one part and maximizing in-house production, as well as standardizing parts across multiple vehicle models.

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