The latest Electromobility Report from the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) ranks the world's most innovative electric vehicle manufacturers. The top three positions are held by Geely Group with 207 index points, Volkswagen Group with 204 points, and BYD with 192 points.
Mercedes-Benz climbed to 4th place with 147 index points. The top 10 list also includes BMW, SAIC, Hyundai, Renault, GM, and Stellantis. Tesla fell from 6th to 11th place with 78 index points, marking its first exit from the top 10 since 2016.
The study evaluated 910 series innovations from 38 manufacturer groups between 2021 and the first half of 2026. Key performance parameters include range, power consumption, charging power, and segment coverage.
Technological highlights include BYD's flash charging reaching up to 1,500 kW in the Denza Z9 GT and the VW ID.3 Neo, which achieves a 629 km range under WLTP standards. Mercedes-Benz was noted for its bidirectional charging and model variety.
