China’s reign in Spain, Germany lobbies EU members over tariffs: 7 EV reads you missed

From China’s electric vehicles making headway in Europe to US House voting to restrict tax credits, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

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Chinese electric vehicles have become a more common sight on European streets, as their competitive prices attracted consumers before the institution of new tariffs. Photo: Reuters

Published: 1:30pm, 18 Sep 2024Updated: 3:37pm, 14 Oct 2024

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1. China’s low-priced EVs reign in Spain, make gains in Europe’s lanes

A BYD Seal U car at the IAA motor show in Munich, Germany, on September 8, 2023. Photo: AP

By beating competitors on price, China’s electric vehicles have made headway in Europe – but tariffs and trade scrutiny may slow their advance.

2. Germany lobbies fellow EU members to vote against tariffs on Chinese EVs

Germany and China are actively working to convince European Union members to oppose electric vehicle tariffs during a vote next week, senior EU sources say.

3. US House votes to restrict tax credits for EVs with Chinese battery tech

The US House of Representatives passed a Republican bill restricting electric vehicle tax credits on Thursday that could jeopardise licensing deals between American car makers and Chinese EV battery companies.

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