Visitors check out exhibited vehicles at the Auto Shanghai 2025. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]
The Auto Shanghai 2025 concluded at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on May 2, drawing a remarkable 1.01 million visitors from around the world.
This year's event showcased 1,366 vehicles, with over 70 percent being new energy models and 163 making their debut. Notably, 63,000 attendees hailed from 97 countries and regions, including more than 12,000 overseas dealers.
The exhibition adopted a holistic approach, emphasizing the automotive ecosystem. Enhancements to the "Luxury Car Pavilion" and "New Forces Pavilion" aimed to foster greater synergy between vehicle manufacturers, supply chains, and tech companies, positioning the event as a vital lens into future automotive trends.
Chinese brands focusing on "full-stack self-research" attracted significant attention, as did the increased presence of tech and supply chain companies.
Innovations in range-extended technology, megawatt-level fast-charging products, and immersive human-machine interaction were key highlights. The integration of AI into vehicles further underscored the tech-centric nature of the event, reinforcing China's role as a hub of global automotive innovation.
Foreign joint ventures accelerated their smart strategy pursuits and localized collaborations, while domestic brands showcased their global expansion plans. This dual approach highlights the competitive pressures and opportunities within the Chinese market.
In the first four days alone, nearly 30,000 international visitors attended, underscoring the event's growing international appeal and the dynamic interplay between local and global automotive players.
