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Meanwhile, global competitors like Toyota maintain stable profits and demonstrate resilience, highlighting the stark contrast between China's overleveraged, overproducing EV industry and the steadiness of traditional automakers.
Conclusion: A Cautionary Tale of Illusions and Industry Fragility
The Chinese EV story in Russia exemplifies how rapid industry growth fueled by manipulation, overproduction, and deception can produce short-term gains but risk catastrophic long-term failure. For Chinese automakers, the cost is credibility—the irreplaceable currency of consumer trust. For Russian buyers, this translates into broken dreams, expensive repairs, and a sense of betrayal.