A smartphone maker showed up to the Nürburgring with an EV and walked away with the fastest lap in its class—beating both the Rimec C_Two and Porsche Taycan. The SU7 Ultra's 1,121 hp and sub-7-minute ring time signal that Chinese EVs have stopped being novelties and started being threats.

Japan still dominates Australia's import market, but 2025 marked a shift: Chinese manufacturers edged out Thailand to claim the second-largest supplier slot. This isn't about EVs flooding the market—it's about BYD, Li Auto, and a handful of others finally getting distribution right. The question isn't whether they're competitive. It's whether Australian buyers care enough to look beyond badge recognition.