Chinese electric scooter giants accelerate global expansion

Chinese electric scooter manufacturers are expanding their global presence by establishing production bases and transit warehouse systems worldwide.

Yadea, the industry's leader for eight consecutive years, has built 10 production and research centers, holds over 2,000 patents, and has streamlined its operations from research and development to production, supply, sales, and service. Wang Jiazhong, senior vice-president of the company, reported a roughly 50 percent year-on-year growth in exports from January to July this year.

Xishan district in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, hosts the Wuxi (Xishan) Electric Vehicle Industrial Park that accounts for about one-third of the national market. Six of the top 10 domestic electric vehicle companies have factories in this area.

In the first half of 2025, the district's two-wheeled electric vehicle exports reached $350 million, a 31.9 percent increase year-on-year, with exports to India accounting for $94.33 million, up 102.2 percent.

In March 2025, Xishan district launched six international warehouses for electric vehicles.

"We encourage companies to expand internationally and support them in adapting their mature supply chains to local conditions," said Gu Shuhao, director of the foreign trade department at Xishan's commerce bureau.

For instance, in the Indonesian market, the food delivery industry demands electric vehicles with a range of 150 kilometers, exceeding Chinese standards. "We conduct in-depth research on road conditions and range to ensure vehicles can handle complex roads while meeting the daily mileage needs of delivery riders," Wang said.

Xishan's commerce bureau plans to continue to lead cross-border e-commerce companies in the district to explore international markets collaboratively.