As China's electric vehicle manufacturers struggle for their share of the world's biggest market, a new target has emerged as they look to win over drivers wary of abandoning gas-powered engines -- a driving distance of 1,000 km on a single charge.
Critics say excessive focus on distance reflects weakness in charging infrastructure
William Li, founder and CEO of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio, unveils company's ET7 sedan at a product launch event in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China on Jan. 9. © Reuters
As China's electric vehicle manufacturers struggle for their share of the world's biggest market, a new target has emerged as they look to win over drivers wary of abandoning gas-powered engines -- a driving distance of 1,000 km on a single charge.