China EV & New Energy Study Tour
Visit BYD, CATL and China's electric-vehicle supply chain. Understand how China controls 60%+ of global EV production and what it means for your industry.
What Is a China EV & New Energy Study Tour?
China Study Tour (CST) is a provider of in-depth China corporate visit and educational tour solutions for educational institutions, business schools, and corporate executives worldwide.
A China EV & New Energy study tour with CST is a structured executive program inside the world's leading electric-vehicle ecosystem — not a motor-show visit. China manufactures over 60% of the world's electric vehicles and controls more than 75% of global EV battery production. This is not a trend — it is a structural reality reshaping transportation, energy storage and manufacturing. Over 5–7 days, mainly in Shenzhen, your group goes directly inside BYD, CATL, NIO and the supply chain. Drawing on 13+ years of experience, we turn that access into irreplaceable competitive intelligence.
Company Visits
BYD Headquarters & Factory
World's largest EV manufacturer. Production-line tour, Blade Battery facility, design center and an executive briefing on global expansion strategy.
CATL Battery Technology Center
Supplier to Tesla, BMW and Volkswagen. Blade Battery technology, the solid-state development timeline and global supply-chain strategy.
NIO Experience Center
Software-defined vehicle technology, the battery-swap network and the subscription model disrupting traditional automotive ownership.
EV Supply Chain Supplier
Component manufacturing, critical-mineral processing and the supply-chain infrastructure underpinning China's EV dominance.
What Your Group Will Learn
How BYD Overtook Tesla
The vertical-integration model, government policy support and the product strategy that made BYD the world's largest EV maker.
Critical Mineral Dependencies
China's control of lithium, cobalt and rare-earth processing — and what it means for Western manufacturers' supply-chain strategy.
Global EV Competitive Implications
What China's EV dominance means for automotive, energy, mining and investment sectors globally — seen firsthand.
What Your Group Takes Home
A Written Intelligence Brief
A post-trip summary capturing key takeaways, EV & new-energy insights and named contacts from every visit.
Professional Interpretation
Bilingual English–Chinese interpretation in every briefing, so nothing is lost in technical discussion.
Pre-Trip Briefing Pack
Context materials on each company and topic, sent before departure so your group arrives prepared.
Direct Executive Access
Face-to-face sessions with engineers and executives — not a scripted visitor-center walk-through.
On-Site Demonstrations
See the technology in live commercial operation, not a marketing showroom.
Fully Managed Logistics
Hotels, transport and on-the-ground support handled end to end by our China team.
Competitive Intelligence, Not a Motor Show
This is the right fit when…
- ✓You want firsthand access to BYD, CATL and NIO — factory floor and battery facilities, not a dealership.
- ✓Your group needs EV supply-chain intelligence to inform sourcing, investment or competitive decisions.
- ✓You value executive briefings and a test-drive experience over a generic auto tour.
- ✓You want to understand China's EV policy and mineral strategy for cross-market planning.
- Leisure travelers, or groups wanting a broad cultural overview
- Groups with no defined automotive, energy or supply-chain objective
- Individual travelers — programs are designed for groups (typically 5–30)
Built for Automotive & Energy Decision-Makers
China EV & New Energy Study Tour — Shenzhen
Arrival + EV Industry Briefing
Shenzhen arrival. Expert briefing on China's EV policy architecture and competitive landscape. Welcome dinner.
BYD HQ + Factory + Test Drive
Full day at BYD — production line, Blade Battery facility, executive briefing and an EV test-drive experience.
CATL Battery Center + NIO
Morning: CATL battery technology and solid-state development. Afternoon: NIO Experience Center and battery-swap demonstration.
Supply Chain + Charging Infrastructure
EV component manufacturer visit and a charging-network operator briefing. Understand the full ecosystem beyond the vehicle.
Strategy Roundtable + Departure
Morning: structured debrief — implications for your industry and organisation. Afternoon: departures.
Sample 7-Day Itinerary Highlights
Arrival, Briefing & BYD
Shenzhen arrival and EV-landscape briefing. Full BYD day — production line, Blade Battery facility and test drive.
CATL Battery Technology Center
Battery chemistry, solid-state roadmap and global supply-chain strategy; supplier-relationship briefing.
NIO + Charging / Swap Network
Software-defined vehicles, battery-swap demonstration and charging-infrastructure operator visit.
Supply Chain + Critical Minerals
Component manufacturer and mineral-processing briefing on the inputs behind China's EV dominance.
Policy + Optional Sector Visit
EV policy and subsidy briefing, plus an optional visit tailored to your sector (energy storage, commercial vehicles, mining).
Strategy Roundtable + Departure
Structured debrief and intelligence-synthesis session; afternoon departures.
Real Access — and What to Plan Around
"EV company visits in China are just dealership and showroom tours."
Not with CST. We arrange BYD production-line and Blade Battery access, CATL technology briefings and NIO battery-swap demonstrations through relationships built over 13+ years. Your group meets engineers and executives with professional bilingual interpretation, not a sales-floor walk-through.
Access takes lead time.
- BYD, CATL and NIO access needs advance facilitation — book 6 weeks minimum, ideally 3–4 months.
- Some battery R&D areas restrict photography and may require NDAs.
- Avoid Golden Week (Oct 1–7) and Chinese New Year — most plants run reduced schedules.
A Generic Tour vs a CST EV Study Tour
- Visitor-center and showroom stops
- Generalist guide, no sector knowledge
- No executive or engineer access
- Tourist itinerary with a "EV & new-energy" label
- No briefing materials or follow-up
- Inside BYD, CATL and NIO — factory floor and battery facilities
- Sector-literate director + executive briefings
- Face-to-face engineer & executive sessions
- Objectives-driven program, fully customised
- Pre-trip pack + written intelligence brief
When CST Is the Strongest Choice
You need real access to named EV & new-energy leaders — BYD, CATL, NIO and tier-one suppliers.
You want briefings and live demonstrations that produce decision-grade intelligence.
You need professional bilingual interpretation throughout every session.
You want a fully managed, end-to-end multi-city program.
Price Range by Group Size & Duration
Transparent per-person guidance. Final quotes are itemised — we respond within 24 hours.
Includes all company visits, professional bilingual guide, 4-star accommodation, in-China transport. International flights excluded. Groups of 10+ typically save 15–20% per person versus smaller delegations.
In Every Program
All company visits, a professional bilingual guide, 4-star hotel accommodation, all in-China transport. International flights are excluded. See the price table above for per-person ranges by group size and duration, or contact us for an itemised quote within 24 hours.
Best Season for This Program
October to December and March to April are ideal in southern China — comfortable temperatures and lower humidity. Avoid peak summer (July–September) heat and typhoon season, and avoid Golden Week (Oct 1–7) and Chinese New Year (Jan–Feb) for company access. We run this program year-round and advise on optimal timing for the companies you want to access.
Entry Requirements for China
As of 2026, most nationalities — including UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea — enter visa-free for up to 15 days. US, Canada and India nationals require a standard tourist (L) visa; allow 2–3 weeks. We provide a visa-support letter on booking and a full pre-departure logistics briefing (transfers, transport, SIM, WeChat Pay / Alipay).
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Design Your China EV Study Tour
Tell us your sector, group size and objectives. We design a custom EV & New Energy program with access to BYD, CATL and more — full proposal within 48 hours.
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