Chinese new-energy vehicles, propelled by low starting bases and rapid growth, have quickly gained visibility across Europe in recent years. The shift has been swift enough that major European auto retail groups are now accelerating the introduction of Chinese models into their showrooms. Over the past year, the 50 largest dealer groups in Europe have, on average, added at least one Chinese brand each, with some adopting as many as three or four, evidence that the penetration of Chinese automakers is advancing on all fronts