Top 5 Electric Cars startups in China

Sep 27, 2025 | By Alexander Gillet

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Funding: $10.9B
NIO is a global Chinese company that designs and develops electric autonomous vehicles.
2
Funding: $6.4B
Xiaopeng Motors is an electric vehicle and technology company that designs and manufactures smart cars.
3
Funding: $5.3B
WM Motors develops electric vehicle that isn’t a bus, isn’t slow, but IS a well-designed, 100% electric vehicle aimed at the mainstream market.
4
Funding: $4.1B
Faraday Future, a design and technology company, develops global solutions that re-imagine transportation, content, and ownership.
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Sooorya EV Pte Ltd is an electric vehicle company focused on the ride sharing segment in the developing world
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Editor: Alexander Gillet
Alexander Gillet is a senior editor for EnergyStartups. He has a deep background in energy sector and startups. Alexander graduated from Emlyon Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship. He has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability and has written over 250 articles on energy technology for various websites. In his free time, Alexander enjoys yoga, camping and exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can contact Alexander at alexgillet(at)energystartups(dot)com