Overview

• Volkswagen showcased five new electric models and its first in-house assisted driving system tailored for China's market at Auto Shanghai 2025.
• The German automaker's new models include three concepts—ID. Aura, ID. Evo, and ID. Era—developed with local joint venture partners FAW, SAIC, and Volkswagen Anhui.
• Chinese automakers like BYD, Leapmotor, and Xiaomi are using Tesla's absence from the show to debut new EV models and expand their global ambitions.
• U.S.–China trade tensions, including steep tariffs, and tightened regulations on autonomous driving features are creating uncertainty for automakers operating in China.
• China continues to dominate the global EV market, accounting for 70% of new plug-in vehicle sales and accelerating innovation in battery and charging technologies.