Wang Chuanfu (BYD)

Wang Chuanfu turned a rural chemistry startup into BYD, the world's top EV maker by volume—surpassing Tesla with 3.02 million new energy vehicles sold in 2023, a 62% year-on-year increase. Wang's vertical integration, from batteries to chips, cuts supply costs by roughly 15% compared to rival automakers who depend on third-party suppliers.