01:28 13-05-2026

Geely Leads EV Innovation Ranking with Fast-Charging Tech

Geely has topped the Center of Automotive Management's ranking of the most innovative electric vehicle manufacturers for the first time. The Electromobility Report 2026 evaluated production EV innovations from global auto groups between 2020 and 2025. Geely finished with 209 index points.

Volkswagen Group came in second with 200 points, followed by BYD with 171. Behind them sit SAIC, BMW, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Renault, and General Motors. In total, CAM examined 35 major auto groups and 874 production innovations, including 162 launched in 2025 alone.

Geely's victory isn't just about model volume. The group showcases strong tech examples: the Lotus Emeya offers 450 kW charging, and the Zeekr Mix, also at 450 kW, goes from 10 to 80 percent charge in 10.5 minutes. For buyers, this turns an abstract innovation into a genuine time-saver, cutting charging stops to nearly the duration of a normal roadside break.

Volkswagen Group scored points with the Porsche Cayenne Electric, which features an integrated 113 kWh battery that improves body rigidity, lowers the center of gravity, and reduces energy losses. The Turbo version produces 1,156 hp and hits 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds—supercar territory for a large production SUV.

BYD relied on breadth. The Han L supports charging up to 1,000 kW via two connectors, packs a Blade 2.0 battery that charges at minus 30 degrees Celsius, and uses an electric motor that revs to 30,511 rpm. The Tang L and Yangwang U7 also set high charging benchmarks at 1,000 kW and 500 kW, respectively.

Among the biggest risers are BMW, Renault, and Mercedes-Benz. BMW jumped from 10th to 5th place, largely thanks to the new iX3 Neue Klasse with up to 805 km of range, an AI-controlled charging flap, and Plug & Charge Multi Contract supporting ten charging contracts.

Renault entered ninth place on the strength of V2G capability: the Renault 4 and Twingo E-Tech electric can serve as energy storage for home and grid via an 11 kW bidirectional AC charger. Mercedes held seventh place with the CLA, which posts strong figures for consumption, charging, and range. The biggest symbol of change is Tesla's drop. The company fell outside the top three for the first time because it introduced fewer notable EV innovations in recent years while China and Germany accelerated. CAM notes that Germany has nearly caught China in global EV innovation share: 31.9 percent versus 32.4 percent. Not long ago, the gap was much wider. Research head Stefan Bratzel said Germany is massively catching up in electric innovation strength.

The EV race no longer looks like a solo act by Tesla. It's now a struggle between big systems: Chinese speed, German engineering, and the question of who can most quickly turn technology into a car buyers truly want.