BYD is the Chinese new energy vehicle company with the most valid patents, and Nio is the most of the three US-listed Chinese EV makers - Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng Motors, according to a recent report.

Data provider Qichacha's recently released list of the 20 Chinese companies with the most patents for new energy vehicles shows that BYD ranks first with 9,426 valid patents, while Changan Automobile and BAIC New Energy rank second and third, with 5,243 and 4,005 valid patents respectively.

Nio Holdings holds 1,103 valid patents, ranking 7th, and Shanghai Nio holds 574, ranking 11th. Their combined number of 1,677 cases puts Nio in 6th place, ranking first among China's new car makers.

(Source: Qichacha)

(Source: cnEVpost)