Busy year ahead for Chinese Tesla challengers Nio, Xpeng, as industry body forecasts 40 per cent rise in deliveries

• The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers sees sales of NEVs topping 1.8 million units next year, up from around 1.3 million in 2020
• Sales will be bolstered by government support for the industry, economic growth and strong promotional campaigns by carmakers, analysts predict