At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, China’s GAC introduced the Pickup 01, an electric truck with a stainless-steel exoskeleton and an impressive 12,000 Nm of torque, clearly positioned to compete with Tesla’s Cybertruck. Its cutting-edge design underscores China’s growing determination to take a leading role in the electric pickup segment. Other major players like BYD with the Shark, Geely with the Radar RD6, and Dongfeng with the Rich 6 EV are also entering the field, signaling that Chinese automakers are ready to challenge global rivals.

With CATL forecasting that half of all trucks will be electric by 2028, competition in the EV pickup market is intensifying. The question is whether Tesla can maintain its advantage or if China’s emerging manufacturers will redefine the landscape.