In this special on-the-road episode of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing drive a Li Auto i6 from Beijing to Shanghai using Li Auto’s latest hands-free VLA intelligent driving system — experiencing firsthand how quickly China’s EV ecosystem is evolving.

The trip comes immediately after the massive Beijing Auto Show, where over 1,400 vehicles, 180+ debuts, and dozens of new brands highlighted how intense and competitive China’s EV market has become.

Tu and Lei break down:

• Li Auto’s new VLA Driver Model and real-world NOA performance
• XPeng’s latest VLA 2.0 rollout and robotaxi ambitions
• BYD and CATL’s escalating battery and charging war
• Why large Chinese SUVs are now targeting North America’s most profitable segments
• The rise of Huawei-backed brands and the growing influence of Chinese tech suppliers
• How global automakers are increasingly relying on Chinese software, batteries, and ADAS systems to stay competitive

The episode also captures the realities of driving EVs in China today — ultra-fast charging, crowded charging stations, nonstop product launches, and a level of EV infrastructure that still feels years ahead of most global markets.

From autonomous driving and battery breakthroughs to the growing divide between China and the West, this episode offers a rare, firsthand look into the future of mobility — from inside the driver’s seat.

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00:00 🔥 Hook: 800KM hands-free road trip
00:30 Intro from inside the Li Auto i6
02:00 Beijing → Shanghai EV road trip explained
04:00 Li Auto VLA Driver Model hands-free demo
07:00 Charging experience in China today
10:00 Beijing Auto Show biggest takeaways
14:00 XPeng VLA 2.0 and robotaxi future
18:00 BYD vs CATL battery war
22:00 Huawei’s massive presence at the show
26:00 Why Chinese SUVs are targeting North America
30:00 Tesla vs China EV ecosystem discussion
34:00 EV infrastructure comparison: China vs West
38:00 The future of autonomous driving
42:00 Final thoughts from the road trip