The electric vehicle market offers a chance for success of Chinese brands, Although they struggle for acceptance among many German consumers, a survey shows - according to service Autonewschina.com. Three-quarters of respondents are concerned about Chinese vehicles' build quality and two-thirds are worried about safety, according to the survey by Puls marketing company. But 60 percent of respondents said Chinese automakers are capable of developing and manufacturing marketable electric cars.

A quarter of German consumers indicated that they would consider buying a Chinese vehicle. And the shares were larger among those under age 30, nearly 29 percent, and those who already own an Asian-brand vehicle, 40 percent - Autonewschina said.

Still, many consumers showed wariness of Chinese brands. Of those questioned, 47 percent were troubled by the lack of available dealerships and service facilities in Germany, 41 percent said they would not buy Chinese cars because they lacked a brand image and 31 percent found their design unattractive.

Source: Auto News China

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