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Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis

As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

Published April 28, 2026, 10:11 PM
Updated May 11, 2026, 11:31 AM2.4K
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Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis

As the US-Iran war has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

The BBC's Asia business correspondent Suranjana Tewari attended the Beijing Auto Show, where local companies exhibited their EV advancements, from autonomous systems to flying cars.

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