EU readies tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids, report says

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1. 1h ago

   EU Considers Tariffs on Chinese Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

   The European Union is weighing new import duties on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from China. This follows the implementation of tariffs on battery electric vehicles, which some reports suggest had limited impact. The move aims to protect European industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

   What's confirmed:

   • The EU has imposed anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles for over a year.
   • Definitive countervailing duties on Chinese EVs are set to expire after five years unless a review is initiated.
   • Specific BEV tariff rates include 17 percent for BYD, 18.8 percent for Geely, and 35.3 percent for SAIC.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Brussels is preparing duties on plug-in hybrids specifically targeting BYD, Geely, Chery, SAIC, and Leapmotor.
   • The EU plans to raise taxes on Chinese plug-in hybrids to block a commercial escape route for automakers.
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2. 9d ago

   EU prepares countervailing duties on Chinese plug-in hybrids

   The European Commission is preparing to impose tariffs on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles imported from China. This move follows a trend of Chinese automakers using PHEVs to bypass existing electric vehicle duties. The action aims to address trade deficits and reliance on critical supplies.

   What's confirmed:

   • The European Commission is preparing countervailing duties on Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles.
   • Chinese brands shifted toward selling plug-in hybrids after the EU imposed tariffs on China-built EVs.
   • The EU is targeting hybrid manufacturers including SAIC, Chery, and BYD.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • An investigation into these hybrid duties is already underway.
   • The EU is preparing to tighten foreign investment rules for Chinese automakers.
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