The Chinese EV OS “Civil War”
While Zuck and Meta incinerated $70 billion chasing avatars & the AR/VR headset OS future, China’s automakers are quietly spending $3 billion annually to claim the actual default OS for electric mobility. Some manufacturers are pragmatically forking Android Auto to appease Western markets, but Four ambitious clans are building vertically-integrated ecosystems.
Flow: Tech Clan → Fiefdom (Parent Co) → OS Layer → Car Brands
The Clans & Fiefdoms of Chinese Auto (Full List)
| Clan | Fiefdom | Brands | OS Name | Notes |
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