EV & New Energy Tour · Industry Study Programme
China EV & New Energy Study Tour — The World's EV Capital, Firsthand
A structured executive and academic study programme visiting China's EV ecosystem — BYD production line, CATL battery supply chain, NIO's software-defined vehicles and China's 10-million-point charging infrastructure. The country that produces more EVs than the rest of the world combined, seen from the inside.
Why China for This Sector
China produces more electric vehicles than the rest of the world combined. BYD has overtaken Tesla in global EV sales. CATL supplies battery cells to BMW, Ford and Volkswagen. The EV transition is not a future event in China — it is the present reality, operating at a scale that Western markets have not approached. For automotive executives, energy investors, supply chain strategists and MBA groups focused on the energy transition, China's EV ecosystem is the essential benchmark that Western analysis consistently underestimates.
The Intelligence Gap
Executives who complete this programme consistently report that their understanding of China's capability was significantly behind the reality they observed on the ground. The gap between what Western analysis suggests and what direct observation reveals is the most valuable intelligence the programme provides — and it cannot be obtained without going.
Company & Site Visits
BYD — Production Line & Blade Battery Facility
EV Manufacturing · Blade Battery · Vertical Integration
Full BYD facility — Blade Battery assembly line, EV powertrain and executive briefing on global strategy and competitive positioning versus Tesla. The world's largest EV manufacturer, visited from the inside.
CATL — Battery Supply Chain Briefing
Battery Chemistry · Global Partnerships · Cost Curves
CATL supplies cells to BMW, Ford and Volkswagen. Briefing on cell chemistry, solid-state development trajectory and the vertical integration model that makes CATL the world's dominant battery producer.
NIO / Li Auto — Software-Defined EV
Software Vehicle · Battery Swap · Digital Experience
Next-generation Chinese EV brands — software-defined vehicles, battery-as-a-service swap networks and the digital in-car experience that Chinese consumers now expect as standard.
EV Charging Infrastructure & Grid Integration
Charging Network · V2G · Grid Storage
China's 10 million+ public charging points — DC fast charging infrastructure, V2G vehicle-to-grid integration and the grid storage strategy supporting mass EV adoption at national scale.
Assessment Integration
We provide structured observation frameworks, pre-trip briefing packs and post-trip intelligence reports for all groups. University and MBA faculty can integrate these directly with course assessments. Contact us to discuss curriculum alignment for your specific programme.
Sample 7-Day Itinerary
EV & New Energy Tour — Beijing + Shenzhen + Shanghai
7 Days · SampleArrival Shenzhen + China EV Ecosystem Briefing
Arrival. Expert briefing: how China built the world's dominant EV ecosystem in 15 years — policy, investment and vertical integration. Welcome dinner.
BYD Full Day — Production Line + Executive Briefing
Full BYD visit: Blade Battery production, EV assembly and executive briefing on global expansion strategy. The world's largest EV manufacturer, inside.
CATL Supply Chain + Battery Technology Briefing
Morning: CATL ecosystem briefing — cell chemistry and solid-state roadmap. Afternoon: charging infrastructure briefing and fast-charging hub visit.
NIO / Li Auto + Software-Defined Vehicle Demo
Morning: NIO or Li Auto — battery swap demonstration and software-defined EV experience. Afternoon: EV consumer market dynamics expert briefing.
Flight Shanghai + EV Supply Chain Expert Panel
Morning flight. Afternoon: Shanghai EV supply chain expert panel — tier-1 suppliers, localisation and export strategy of Chinese OEMs.
Shanghai EV Design + Tongji Automotive Research
Morning: Shanghai EV design district. Afternoon: Tongji University automotive research exchange — future of mobility and next-generation powertrain research.
Programme Synthesis + Strategic Implications + Departure
Morning: synthesis — what China's EV dominance means for automotive supply chains, energy policy and investment strategy globally. Departures.
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