Overview
- Dreame, known for robot vacuums and lawn mowers, says its Dreame Cars brand is considering a luxury electric-vehicle factory in Brandenburg.
- Minister-President Dietmar Woidke stated that there are talks with the company, offering no details on timelines, sites or incentives.
- Automotive analyst Frank Schwope cautioned that the project could become a subsidy pit and called the early disclosure unusual for such a nascent plan.
- Ferdinand Dudenhöffer also voiced skepticism about the company’s credibility as a luxury carmaker.
- Analysts note Chinese manufacturers are eyeing European production to sidestep tariffs and benefit from a Made in Germany image, as BYD gains ground on Tesla and Chinese car registrations in Germany rise.