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China was the leading NEV exporter to New Zealand from April 2022 to March 2023.
China Takes Commanding Lead in EV Charging Patents
Many Chinese companies appear focused on faster charging times, a key step to promote wide adoption of EVs. Of their cumulative patent applications, 17% involved fast-charging technology and 10% covered battery swapping — much higher than the 1%-3% among Japanese, German and American players.