Divergence in the World EV Market
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Divergence in the World EV Market — Auto China 2026 vs US Market May 9, 2026 20 hours Zachary Shahan 0 Comments Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe
What's Happening
In the video below, Larry Evans and Raymond Tribdino talk about their recent trips to the Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), the vast EV offerings on the market in China, as well as the growing availability of Chinese EV models in the ASEAN region, South America, and beyond. We also discuss the completely different US EV market and we are diverging from the rest of the global auto market. Larry also talks about his experience with the Tesla Model Y L , how legacy automakers are focusing on their histories rather than innovating in the new EV market in China, and sporty and large luxurious EVs being the focus of the event. Of course, we got into a variety of other matters as well, and we discussed some really interesting XPENG autonomous driving details after the video that we’ll have to come back to in a future show.
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EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?
Among these models, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range leads in efficiency at 14.4 kWh/100km, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range offers the longest range at 602 km WLTP.
| Model | Battery | WLTP Range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 75 kWh | 602 km | 14.4 kWh/100km |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 75 kWh | 533 km | 16.9 kWh/100km |
Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.
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