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Turkish electric vehicle manufacturer Togg's Chairman Fuat Tosyali criticized what he called Chinese automakers' "expansionist policy," expressing doubts about their ability to integrate with Turkish society while maintaining his company fears no competition under equal conditions.
"The Chinese are following an expansionist policy; they suddenly emerged. I don't think they will identify with and integrate with Turkish society," Tosyali said at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, where he appeared alongside Togg CEO Gurcan Karakas.
Despite his concerns about integration, Tosyali emphasized confidence in competing with Chinese manufacturers on a level playing field.
"Against China, our production costs, charges and sales are clear, we're on equal terms, we'll be successful, and I believe our high authorities will maintain the balance," he stated.
When asked about Chinese automotive investments, Tosyali acknowledged that anyone, not just Chinese companies, can invest globally as they are present everywhere in the world.
"Of course, they can come, they can invest in this country too. But I don't think they will identify with our society or integrate with it," Tosyali said.
He emphasized the importance of new manufacturers becoming part of the local ecosystem, noting that Togg employs 3,000 workers at its Gemlik facility who work around the clock as part of the community.
"If a Chinese investor really comes here and establishes a facility and acts like us, I would go and buy their car myself. If they will employ my brothers, create a work environment, provide the same social standards and become part of our society's ecosystem, then they're not Chinese, they're actually Turkish. We would give them all the support we can," Tosyali stated.
The chairman stressed that competition must occur on a level playing field, warning against investors who might bring their own contractors and fail to integrate locally.
"But if they come here and have their construction done by their own contractor, that won't work. Then it wouldn't be a fair race anyway. Our production costs, our salaries, the capital we've invested in this business are clear," he said.
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