35: The State of Chinese Cars with Kevin Williams (InsideEVs)

Staff writer for InsideEVs and auto journalist Kevin Williams joins Max to discuss his experiences reporting on and driving Chinese EVs. How compelling are they in 2026 and how do they stack up to Western automakers? What does he make of Canada's new policy to lift tariffs on them and allow Chinese cars into their market?

Max and Kevin go over

The tech going into new EVs from Xiaomi, XPENG, Geely, and others

How it compares to what Western OEMs have done

Why China's EV market may not be as bulletproof as it looks

Canada's warming to Chinese imports

The feasibility of joint ventures with US and European companies

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