Dominant in the electric car sector, Chinese companies have been quietly consolidating their position in the lesser-watched trucking scene -- but foreign tariffs and a perceived quality gap could signal roadblocks ahead,

With the incoming U.S. administration expected to raise tariffs on Chinese imports, Chinese EV trucks could face additional challenges. However, some companies, like BYD, are mitigating risks by assembling trucks in the U.

The domestic supply chain and low-price strategy that helped make China's EV car industry world-leading are being leveraged by established automakers and start-ups alike, aiming to similarly transform trucking.