SHENZHEN – A fresh wave of factories in South-east Asia will begin churning out Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in 2026, as Chinese carmakers build assembly lines around the region in a broader push to expand overseas.

The result of a saturated market back home in China and incentives from host countries, these factories may be a boost to these countries’ economies but the jury is still out on how much local workers will benefit in terms of job opportunities, analysts say.