Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe, putting tariffs under scrutiny

Chinese electric vehicles have surged to a record high in Europe, now accounting for fourteen percent of the market. The Guardian reports the growth is being driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK, alongside a surge in Italian buyers. The figures are bolstering calls from European manufacturers for quotas and higher tariffs, as they contend that Chinese companies are dumping state-subsidized vehicles to gain market share.

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