The ongoing 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, or Auto Shanghai 2025, showcases revolutionary electrical vehicle (EV) batteries, fast-charging systems, and AI-driven innovations, captivating visitors with cutting-edge automotive technology.
Since the show opened on Wednesday, the event has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors daily on average.
On the exhibition floor, rapid advancements in power battery technology are a big draw, with innovations pushing for longer range and enhanced safety.
One company unveiled a globally pioneering dual-core battery design, featuring two independent energy zones within a single battery. Each zone complements the other's strengths, dramatically easing range anxiety.
Another automaker has presented a power battery that is half the length of previous versions while achieving higher energy density, and it has passed extreme tests such as gunfire, heavy crushing, and blazing fire without catching fire or exploding.
Fast-charging solutions are also breaking new ground.
The world's first 2400-Amperes full liquid-cooled megawatt supercharger has slashed charging time from the traditional one to two hours down to just 15 minutes, significantly boosting energy replenishment efficiency for electric heavy trucks.
Beyond electrification, smart technology is also taking center stage.
A domestically developed chip - the world's first mass-produced 5-nanometer automotive-grade smart chip - is powering a new generation of intelligent vehicles.
This chip acts as the car's "brain," enabling unprecedented levels of intelligence and connectivity.
With AI large models integrated into onboard systems, vehicles are becoming mobile smart devices.
They can now recognize multiple dialects and accents, offering smarter and more user-friendly interactions.
An exhibitor said that thanks to indigenous chips and operating systems, vehicles can now seamlessly run China-made games, deliver immersive 5D movie experiences with smart chassis support, and create personalized travel scenarios through AI-powered operating system.
Paired with electronic rearview mirrors, these innovations promise broader vision fields and safer driving.
"You can see that the Chinese automotive landscape has fundamentally changed for the better. And maybe ten years ago, the Chinese manufacturers were, let's say, playing catch-up. But they are leading in the automotive sector now from a global perspective," said a South African car dealer at the show.
"Every year the cars are more intelligent and more autonomous, and I think is very interesting for us," said a Spanish car dealer.
The 10-day auto show has attracted nearly 1,000 automakers and industry suppliers from 26 countries and regions, making it the largest edition in the prestigious event's history.
Innovations in EVs steal spotlight at Shanghai Auto Show
Innovations in EVs steal spotlight at Shanghai Auto Show
