China plans to become the industry leader in electric vehicle development. The Chinese government wants to have 5m new energy vehicles (NEVs) on its roads by 2020. What are China’s chances of meeting its ambitioyus development plans? Does China need to expand its definition of EVs to include some low-speed vehicles? What does this mean for the automotive industry as a whole? This report also gives an assessment of how China's EV plans compare with those of other countries, notably the US, and what effect China's public investment in the technology will have on carmakers' own investment plans. Download the free summary and share with your colleagues.