The importance of China transcends its position as the largest global market. The regulatory structure promoting increased electrification as well as a number of startup OEMs in the BEV space underscore the longer-term Sino ambitions. Key global OEMs need to have China’s propulsion considerations as a central hub of future propulsion strategies – thus impacting economies of scale for the globe. Suppliers must have China’s impact on volume, technology and scale as a key focus for future strategy.