Just how easily can Chinese car brands tempt buyers from the UK's establishment?

The future of electric vehicles (EV) is being forged in China with its leading carmakers ready to take on the world. In this first part of our analysis of what this means for the UK, we talk to industry experts on Chinese EV entrants' potential to transform the British marketplace

Many of Elon Musk’s overblown predictions pass their expiry date without overly troubling history. One celebrated incidence of industrial hubris occurred in 2011 when the Tesla chief ridiculed the very idea that a car made by Chinese manufacturer BYD could give his business a run for its money in the electric vehicle (EV) space.

Twelve years on, the world has moved on and Chinese EVs such as BYD and GWM Ora have come into their own with even Musk admitting that Tesla's principal competition will likely come from the once-derided Chinese brand.