European automobile manufacturers are catching up with the speed of China.

The strength of China's electric vehicle development was once again demonstrated through the Shanghai Auto Show.

A message from Ningbo by Agence France-Presse said that ZEEKR, produced by Geely Holding Group, has the strongest "cost-performance ratio." Chinese official websites also praised the appearance design of the model, which perfectly combines boldness and elegance, in an article titled "ZEEKR 9X Makes Its Debut at the Shanghai Auto Show."

Bain & Company, a global consulting firm, stated that China's fledgling automotive industry has made rapid progress by designing new models within less than 24 months and then quickly producing and marketing them.

Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, He Dongbin, said that the competition in Shanghai, the economic hub of China, is fierce, with a total of 163 brands selling 2,755 car models. This auto show showcased over 100 new models.

Western manufacturers have acknowledged their slowness. Both Volkswagen and Nissan announced the launch of dozens of new models designed "in China, for China," showcasing "China speed."

Remi Lemoine, head of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), stated that China first conducts virtual designs of vehicles, produces a small number of prototypes, and does so very quickly, after which all departments responsible for design and engineering collaborate.

Experts from Europe expressed that Chinese manufacturers are rapidly seeking technological breakthroughs.

With the advent of electric vehicles, which no longer require highly complex thermal engines, all of this has become easier. Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, continues to take China as a model for his development. He stated that Renault Group has established a research and development center in Shanghai with about 150 people to develop electric vehicles exclusively for the European market, including the next generation of pure electric models, Twingo E-Tech.

Speeding up is the deepest impression many European manufacturers have of China. For example, Martin Fischer, CEO of Forvia (formerly Faurecia), explained that we used to take three years to design a headlamp, which is not feasible in China. Therefore, we must accelerate our pace and catch up.

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