Why is the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show Important For The Auto Industry?

The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has at least 70 car makers from 26 countries showing all their latest achievements. 1300 vehicles are on display this year. 70% of the vehicles are new energy vehicles. At least 15 of the markets most active companies did not show up this year. No-shows include Hyundai, Tesla and Lamborghini. The competitive Chinese EV market is struggling with a brutal price war. In addition, Chinese car makers have also faced extra tariffs from the European Union since 2024. China is the world‘s largest EV market. China currently has a 30% share of the global car manufacturing market.

The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, held from April 23 to May 2, saw notable absences from Tesla, Hyundai, and Lamborghini, among others. Here's why these brands did not attend or display vehicles, based on available information:

Tesla: Tesla skipped the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, continuing its absence from the event since 2023. The primary reason appears to be a lack of significant new vehicle releases to showcase. Additionally, Tesla's decision may reflect a strategic shift, as it faces intense competition from Chinese EV makers like BYD, NIO, and Xiaomi, who are rapidly advancing in technology and market share. Tesla's absence from China's largest auto show, despite having a major factory in Shanghai, suggests it may be focusing on other markets or methods to maintain its brand presence, especially as its dominance in China is challenged by local rivals offering advanced features. Negative publicity from a 2021 incident, where a customer protested at Tesla's booth over brake issues, may also contribute to its reluctance to participate in high-profile Chinese auto shows.

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