7 Chinese EV Myths Tested — 2 Are False, 1 Nobody Can Answer

Do Chinese electric cars catch fire? Are they safe in a crash? Do they send your data to Beijing? We analyze seven rumors using data from Euro NCAP, Swedish safety agencies, winter tests in Norway and Germany, and owner surveys in the United Kingdom, and we deliver a clear verdict: true, false, or it depends. We compare Chinese and Western brands using the same criteria. Subscribe if you prefer facts over rumors.