
Auto Tech Landscape of China
2,569 Auto Tech companies in China, in one picture: who is hiring, who is raising money, who founded them, where they are based, what the news is about and where the research is going. Updated August 2026.
Who leads Auto Tech in China
Shows the top Auto Tech firms in China by size, funding, hiring activity and media coverage, noting 2,569 companies tracked, 16 currently hiring and 353 with disclosed funding rounds.
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Deeproute.ai4last posted Jun 2026
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Freetech3last posted Jun 2026
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A123 Systems3last posted Feb 2026
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Black Sesame Technologies2last posted Oct 2025
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Teison1last posted Jun 2026
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Neolix1last posted Jun 2026
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Jimu1last posted Jun 2026
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Contemporary Amperex Technology1last posted Nov 2025
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DiDi$25.1BPost IPO · Oct 2023
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Beijing Xiaoju Technology$18.1BSeries G · Dec 2017
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NIO$10.5BPost IPO · Jun 2024
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Contemporary Amperex Technology$9.8BPost IPO · Oct 2025
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BYD$6.8BPost IPO · Mar 2025
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WM Motor$6.4BSeries D · Dec 2021
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Guazi$4.8BSeries E · Jun 2021
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Xiaopeng$3.4BPost IPO · Mar 2021
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Zhongbi Energy Technology$23.1MFY2018 filing
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Chijet$9.5Msnapshot Dec 2023
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Leap Motor$8.9MFY2024 filing
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Yadea$5.1MFY2023 filing
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DiDi$502kFY2023 filing
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BYD570,060tracked employees
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Contemporary Amperex Technology118,914tracked employees
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NIO38,820tracked employees
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XPENG13,550tracked employees
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Yadea12,338tracked employees
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Leap Motor9,314tracked employees
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Autohome5,500tracked employees
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WM Motor3,952tracked employees
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BYD50.2%1,185 tracked events
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Contemporary Amperex Technology7.3%172 tracked events
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NIO7.1%167 tracked events
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XPENG6.6%156 tracked events
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Leap Motor3.0%71 tracked events
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Autohome2.1%49 tracked events
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SunCar Technology Group1.9%45 tracked events
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Zeekr1.7%41 tracked events
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BYD6,876articles in the window
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XPENG1,717articles in the window
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NIO1,007articles in the window
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Zeekr669articles in the window
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SPACE Technology466articles in the window
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SAIC463articles in the window
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Xiaopeng168articles in the window
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Ehang167articles in the window
See all 2,569 Auto Tech companies in China
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How the Auto Tech ecosystem in China grew, 2016–2025
Displays the annual count of new Auto Tech companies from 2016 to 2025, highlighting a peak of 217 startups in 2018 and 18 founded in 2025.
Where Auto Tech companies in China are based
Lists the Chinese cities with the most Auto Tech firms, led by Shenzhen with 433 companies, followed by Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hangzhou.








The Auto Tech market map of China: what these companies actually do
- Consumer Digital1,505 companies · $111B raised · 8 hiring
- Green Transport1,283 companies · $58.9B raised · 8 hiring
- Enterprise Tech1,276 companies · $67.9B raised · 14 hiring
- Electric Vehicles1,275 companies · $58.4B raised · 8 hiring
- Deep Tech545 companies · $25.5B raised · 12 hiring
- Electric Vehicle Charging311 companies · $1.1B raised · 5 hiring
- Internet of Vehicles305 companies · $13.3B raised · 6 hiring
- B2C E-Commerce195 companies · $55.3B raised · 1 hiring
- Marketplaces175 companies · $55.4B raised · 1 hiring
- SaaS163 companies · $5.1B raised · 2 hiring
- Enterprise Software141 companies · $3.9B raised · 1 hiring
- Intelligent Vehicle Cockpits134 companies · $5.8B raised · 2 hiring
Monetization
How Auto Tech companies make money
How many companies earn revenue each way. Plenty use more than one model, so the counts add up to more than the sector.
Funding, M&A and the deals moving Auto Tech in China
Counts 1,499 corporate events over the past two years, including announcements, earnings releases, new product launches, contracts and key‑person updates.
- FundingChinese electric vehicle giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) has entered into an agreement with six investors (whose beneficial owners will be independent third parties) to subscribe for 62,385,000 placing shares at the placing price of HK$628.20 ($80.2) per placing shares, raising HK$39.2 billion ($5 billion).2026-04-28
- FundingDeepWay , a developer of autonomous heavy-duty trucks, has secured additional capital in its pre-IPO round, bringing the total raised to more than USD 310 million. The round was led by UAE-based Stone Venture, with participation from NGS Super and Xiamen Guosheng Fund. Existing investors, including ABC Impact and Nanjing Ronghe Venture Capital, also increased their stakes.2026-04-28
- IPOThe Japan-headquartered EV battery manufacturer, controlled by China’s Envision Group and backed by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, is mulling an IPO in Hong Kong that could raise up to $2 billion, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.2026-04-17
- IPOCasstime Holdings Ltd., which focuses on China’s automotive aftermarket, has applied to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with China International Capital Corp (CICC) as the sole sponsor.2026-04-13
- M&ANestlé's sale of a multibillion euro stake in its water business has moved forward, with private equity firms CD&R, KKR and PAI advancing to the next round of bidding for the stake.2026-03-27
- IPOOn March 19, Voyah (07489.HK) officially began trading on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.2026-03-20
- FundingSinoits, a smart mobility technology provider, has secured Series B1 funding from Hefei Luzhou Industry Fund.2026-03-10
- FundingZelos, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, has raised more than USD 300 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation past RMB 10 billion (USD 1.4 billion).2026-02-25
- FundingCango received $10.5 million from an equity investment from EWCL in addition to $65 million cumulative investment from entities owned by members of its leadership.2026-02-13
- FundingAccording to the letter, Dr. Zhang plans to purchase Autozi shares incrementally over the next 12 months at USD 5 per share, using personal funds totaling between USD 10 million and USD 30 million.2026-01-28
Mergers and acquisitions
Deals from the last 24 months where a Auto Tech company in China was the buyer or the one bought, newest first. “Undisclosed” means the price was never published — not that the deal was worth nothing.
| Acquirer | Target | Deal value | Status | Date |
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| undisclosed | Completed | 2026-04-30 | ||
| Hangzhou Zhonhen Technology Investment | undisclosed | Announced | 2026-04-10 | |
| undisclosed | Rumored | 2026-03-27 | ||
| Banks that had acquired a stake of around 45% in Yonderland | undisclosed | Completed | 2026-02-04 | |
| Uvesco managers trust | undisclosed | Rumored | 2025-10-27 | |
| $205M | Completed | 2025-10-17 |
Who is listing, hiring leaders, launching and winning work
Provides details on notable events like IPO filings, leadership changes, product launches and contract wins within the sector.
Envision AESCIPO · Hong Kong · 1 reportApr 2026
Contemporary Amperex TechnologyFollow-on Offering · HK · 3750 · 36 reportsApr 2026
CasstimeIPO · Hong Kong Stock Exchange · 1 reportApr 2026
VoyahDirect Listing · Hong Kong Stock Exchange · 07489.HK · 2 reportsMar 2026
A123 SystemsIPO · 1 reportJan 2026
DeepWayIPO · Hong Kong · 2 reportsJan 2026
Banma Network TechnologyIPO · Hong Kong · 2 reportsJan 2026
XPENG AEROHTIPO · Hong Kong · 1 reportJan 2026
BYDZhou Yalin · Appointment → Chief Financial OfficerApr 2026
SAICToni Townes-Whitley · Departure — was Chief Executive OfficerApr 2026
SAICRetired Navy Adm. Michael Rogers · Appointment → Board MemberApr 2026
SAICPaul Eremenko · Appointment → Board MemberApr 2026
Contemporary Amperex TechnologyChen Jinghe · Appointment → AdvisorApr 2026
BYDMalcolm Fryer · Promotion → Head of Remarketing and Fleet OperationsJan 2026
BYDLars Bialkowski · Appointment → Regional Director for the markets of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg (Benelux)Dec 2025
ChijetJason Miller · Appointment → Chief Operating OfficerSep 2025
Hesai TechnologyPicasso (Lidar SPAD-SoC Platform)Apr 2026
Hesai TechnologyETX (Automotive Lidar Architecture)Apr 2026
BYDHan L sedan wireless update (Software update)Apr 2026
BYDT3 MPV (Electric vehicle)Apr 2026
BYDBYD Atto 3 (Electric SUV)Apr 2026
BYDDenzaApr 2026
Leap MotorC10Apr 2026
Leap MotorB10 (Electric SUV)Apr 2026
Zeekrwon Korean companiesApr 2026
SunCar Technology Groupwon agricultural bank of chinaApr 2026
BYDwon grenergyMar 2026
SUPERPANTHERwon alltrucksMar 2026
BYDwon localizaFeb 2026
VREMTwon Sunwada Power Technology Co., Ltd.Feb 2026
A123 Systems~42 roles reported · cost reductionAug 2025
SAIC~63 roles reported · management restructuringFeb 2025
HYCAN~50% of workforce reported · cost reductionNov 2024
VoyahApproval — Hong Kong Stock ExchangeFeb 2026
Voyahissued filing notice — China Securities Regulatory Commission’s international cooperation departmentFeb 2026
Voyahapproved in principle — Hong Kong Stock ExchangeFeb 2026
Voyahapproved — National Development and Reform CommissionFeb 2026
- brazil v bydstop use of disputed technology or pay fine · VerdictApr 2026
- Sol IP LLC, IP Bridge v bydSEP infringement · FiledApr 2026
Half of these companies grew revenue faster than +23.8%, half slower.
Who is building Auto Tech in China
Profiles 600 founders and CEOs across 494 firms, noting frequent alma maters such as Tsinghua and HKUST and prior employers like Microsoft and eBay.
Ex-VA Sciences. RMIT University BS 2016, MS 2018
Shanghai University MBA 2002, Tongji University EMBA 2007
Founder Guazi.com, Maodou.com, CEO Chehaoduo Group. Yale University, Tianjin University
Founder Autohome, ex- NIO, Siwei Tuxin Technology.
Ex - Appster
Ex-SenseTime · Nankai University BS 2009, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences PhD 2015
Ex-Baidu, TORO MOTOR GROUP, BMW. Guizhou Institute of Finance and Economics 2009
Founder & CEO Big Car Search, ex-Car Rentals in China. Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 1995…
Shandong University of Finance and Economics
- flagged as repeat founders7
- no repeat-founder flag467
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Who funds Auto Tech in China
Summarizes 1,076 funding rounds since 2016 from 1,120 investors, with an average round size of $31.5 million.
| Investor · most active investors since 2016 | Rounds | Led | Latest |
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| Tencent | 35 | 19 | Feb 2026 |
| IDG Capital | 25 | 12 | Jan 2024 |
| Hillhouse | 25 | 9 | Apr 2026 |
| Shunwei Capital | 20 | 5 | Dec 2022 |
| NIO Capital | 19 | 11 | Dec 2023 |
| Matrix Partners China | 19 | 9 | May 2023 |
| Legend Capital | 18 | 8 | Apr 2026 |
| Yunqi Partners | 15 | 1 | Sep 2023 |
| 5Y Capital | 13 | 6 | May 2022 |
| Alibaba Group | 12 | 5 | Oct 2021 |
The typical round is $31.5M — half were bigger, half smaller.
The biggest Auto Tech funding rounds in China
Highlights the largest disclosed round—a $5.5 billion Series G for Beijing Xiaoju Technology—and lists ten other large recent rounds.
| Company | Round | Size | When | Backers |
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| Series Gmega-round | $5.5B | Apr 2017 | Silver Lake, China Merchants Bank, Bank of Communications +1 more | |
| Series Gmega-round | $5.5B | Apr 2017 | Silver Lake, China Merchants Bank, Bank of Communications +1 more | |
| Series Fmega-round | $4.5B | Jun 2016 | Apple, China Life Insurance, Tencent +4 more | |
| Series Fmega-round | $4.5B | Jun 2016 | Apple, Tencent, Alibaba Group +6 more | |
| Series Hmega-round | $4B | Dec 2017 | Mubadala, SoftBank Vision Fund | |
| Series Gmega-round | $4B | Dec 2017 | Mubadala, SoftBank Capital | |
| Series Emega-round | $2B | Jul 2015 | Tencent, Coatue, Temasek +3 more | |
| Series Emega-round | $2B | Jul 2015 | Tencent, Coatue, Temasek +3 more | |
| Series Bmega-round | $1.8B | Dec 2017 | Ameba Capital, Tencent, China Money Network +1 more | |
| Series Bmega-round | $1.7B | Jul 2017 | BAIC, China Cinda |
79 venture rounds with a disclosed amount in the window.
Series C$300MApr 2026
Series DundisclosedApr 2026
Series BundisclosedApr 2026
SeedundisclosedApr 2026
Series B$200MMar 2026
Series D$100MMar 2026
Series A$21.7MMar 2026
Series C$300MFeb 2026
What the news says about Auto Tech in China
Records 62,236 news articles in the last year, most often covering electric‑vehicle technology, charging infrastructure and new product innovations.
What the coverage is about
The subjects that dominate Auto Tech news in China. The arrow shows whether each one is being written about more or less than a year ago.
- Electric vehicle (ev) technology12,260▼-15%
- Electric vehicle (ev) technology and innovations11,174▲+27%
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure9,258▼-17%
- New product launches and innovations6,621▲+16%
- Alternative fuel vehicle technologies5,214→+1%
- Trade policies and agreements4,401▼-41%
- Hybrid vehicle development4,354→-1%
- Strategic partnerships and collaborations4,203▲+25%
- Supply chain disruptions and logistics updates4,191▲+22%
- Automotive industry market trends3,818▲+38%
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82 Auto Tech companies here were named in the news over this period.
Watch Auto Tech coverage in China as it happens
Prism follows these subjects story by story — which companies are named, what is said about them and how the tone moves.
Momentum
The words getting louder — and quieter
Which terms are showing up in more stories than a year ago, and which are fading. The percentage is the change in how many articles mention them.
The pressures the press keeps returning to
Three recurring angles in China Auto Tech coverage, and whether each is getting more attention year on year (through 2025).
What Auto Tech research is working on
Counts 53,340 academic papers on Auto Tech, dividing them into identified problems (15,526), cautions (1,545) and opportunities (18,826).
Auto Tech literature runs 1.7× more “descriptive” than science at large (29.3% vs 17.2% baseline).
86% positive · 6% neutral · 8% negative, across 53,340 papers.
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ranked by how often their work is cited
Andreas Geiger · P Lenz · R. Urtasun · Susan Mallett · Penny Whiting · Anne W.S. Rutjes · Marie E. Westwood · Jonathan J. Deeks
- Are we ready for autonomous driving? The KITTI vision benchmark suite · 14k cites
- ADASYN: Adaptive synthetic sampling approach for imbalanced learning · 4k cites
- Multi-view 3D Object Detection Network for Autonomous Driving · 3k cites
- End to End Learning for Self-Driving Cars · 3k cites
- Scalability in Perception for Autonomous Driving: Waymo Open Dataset · 3k cites





















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