TechnologyChina's automakers aim for cars with 100% domestic chips from 2026
BYD, Geely and SAIC among those racing to meet Beijing's ramped-up targets
BYD's booth at the Auto Shanghai exhibition. Beijing's drive to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers is driving major changes in China's automotive chip supply chain. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
CISSY ZHOU, CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI
HONG KONG/TAIPEI -- Chinese automakers including SAIC Motor, Changan, Great Wall Motor, BYD, Li Auto and Geely, are preparing to launch models equipped with 100% homemade chips, with at least two brands aiming to start mass production as early as 2026, Nikkei Asia has learned.