China holds intensive talks on hybrid, EV trade with EU
The arrangement could limit Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to 350,000 vehicles a year and ease rare earth licensing, officials said.
- On Monday, the European Union and China held "intensive consultations" on hybrid and electric vehicle trade, announcing a deal that could cut Chinese hybrid imports to the bloc by more than half.
- Following the European Union's October 2024 tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, a 20% decline in Chinese domestic car sales during early 2026 forced automakers to prioritize European exports as their top market.
- A Jefferies client note indicates the agreement disproportionately impacts BYD, Chery, and SAIC's MG brand, which together accounted for 90% of Chinese-brand hybrid sales in the European Union during the first eight months of 2026.
- Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa promised attendees they would "witness the reinvention of a European icon" with a retro Citroen 2CV, while Geely Auto plans electric SUV production in Spain to address potential 'Made in Europe' requirements.
- Francois Roudier, secretary general of the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, warned that "IF THEY DROP EXPORTS THEY DIE," emphasizing Chinese automakers' dependence on European revenue to sustain operations.
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