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news Scmp World 2026-06-10

Chinese Carmakers Challenge Tesla in Race for Humanoid Robot Market

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are now competing with Tesla in the burgeoning market for humanoid robots, expanding their rivalry beyond electric cars. BYD has notably launched its 'God's Eye' robot.


We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s EV giants challenge Tesla in race to commercialise humanoid robots Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are opening a new front in their battle with Tesla: humanoid robots. After spending years competing on electric cars and autonomous driving technology, leading Chinese...

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