China automakers' EV rush culminates in 'Crazy Thursday'

Electric cars in ChinaBYD exec laments 'brutal' pace of releases in jam-packed marketEven BYD, China's leading EV maker, is struggling with the sheer number of competing models. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)SHIZUKA TANABEAugust 22, 2026 07:30 JSTGUANGZHOU -- On a single day last month, at least eight Chinese automakers -- from big names like Great Wall Motor to such smaller players as Leapmotor Technology -- unveiled new models. Six showed off new or revamped electric vehicles or other new energy vehicles.