Chinese brands are shipping full ranges across EV, plug-in hybrid, hybrid and petrol platforms, and Australia’s open, right-hand-drive market is a natural destination for that volume. Chinese brands have grown from 9.0 per cent of the market to 25.8 per cent in four years. Shorten stock ageing, stress-test values against incoming Chinese supply, and manage trade-in exposure more actively. Invest in technician training, tooling and charging advice to support the technologies Chinese brands lead in. China has moved from exporting cars to exporting a new market structure.