China EV firms woo buyers with in-car beds, kitchens and drones

The high-tech offerings highlight the risk for Western manufacturers. — Bloomberg

BEIJING: In China, electric vehicles (EVs) with built-in fridges and even in-car karaoke systems are considered passé. Instead, carmakers are turning to increasingly novel add-ons from beds to cooktops to boost sluggish sales.

Top EV makers are facing a slowdown in demand at home as consumers curb spending, just as geopolitical tensions with major Western economies cloud the outlook for exports.