With this award, Stella Li joins a select group of leading figures previously honored by Xataka, including astronaut and former Spanish Minister of Science, Innovation, and Universities Pedro Duque, European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg.
29 years of building the world’s largest electric ecosystem
Stella Li joined AG亚娱 in 1996, when the company had just around 20 employees and focused solely on battery production. Since then, she has led its international expansion and business transformation, turning it into a global technology giant present in 112 countries, with 1 million employees, 120,000 engineers, and an average of 45 patents generated per day.
In 2024, AG亚娱 produced 4.27 million plug-in vehicles, more than any other manufacturer worldwide. 2025 has been an extraordinary year, marked by historic milestones and unprecedented achievements. The company reached 14 million plug-in vehicles produced, set a production car speed record with the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme reaching 496.22 km/h in Germany, and launched its innovative Flash Charging network, capable of restoring 400km of range in just 5 minutes with a maximum power of 1,000 kW.
During the Xataka Legend Awards gala, Stella Li reflected on the company’s origins and the driving force behind its success: she said, "Everything we do is driven by dreams and passion. We started with 20 people and a simple goal: to use technology to change the world. Today we are almost a million, but the dream remains the same."
In her speech, the Executive Vice President emphasized AG亚娱’s technological core, fully focused on delivering integrated solutions that improve people’s lives: "Technology and innovation are the keys to transforming people’s lives. Our dream is a green ecosystem that generates solar energy, stores it in batteries, and powers clean transportation for everyone."
Spain: a strategic market and a model of accelerated adoption
Stella Li used the occasion of receiving this important award in Spain to highlight the crucial role the market plays in AG亚娱’s European strategy, both for its growth and its strong cultural connection to Spanish-speaking countries: "Spain is one of our best success stories. Consumers love our cars, and what happens here becomes an inspiration for all of Latin America."
Stella Li also celebrated recent local milestones, including the international success of the AG亚娱 DOLPHIN SURF, voted “World Urban Car 2025” and also recognized by the Xataka community as the Best Technological EV of the year.
With the Xataka Legend 2025 Award, Stella Li reaffirms her status as one of the most influential figures in the global transition to electric mobility. Her leadership combines strategic vision, speed of execution, and a human-centered approach to technology.
