Chinese EV sales drop as EU tariffs take hold

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The European Union’s new import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles have led to a significant drop in sales in the region, with imported models from China experiencing a sales decline of up to 45 per cent. This decline is attributed to the introduction of the import levy on July 5, impacting sales in 16 member countries. However, experts believe that this is just a temporary setback and that Chinese electric vehicle imports will continue to grow steadily in the future. The European Commission’s import tariff aims to protect European manufacturers from an influx of cheaper imports, and it is set to become permanent in November.

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