EU-China electric car talks shift focus: emphasis on dialogue, not tariffs
Both sides are exploring potential alternatives, including minimum price commitments from Chinese manufacturers.
In this issue of The Mobility Week in Review, we explore the latest developments in the EU-China electric vehicle dispute, Stellantis Group’s commitment to next-generation batteries, Airbus and Boeing’s challenges with transatlantic aircraft, Norway’s railway plans, and the initial interest in Tesla’s robotaxis.
Let’s dive in…
🤝 EU and China commit to further talks on potential EV tariff alternatives
European Union leaders have taken time to recognize that enabling European manufacturers to compete in the electric vehicle (EV) market with China isn’t about raising the price of Asian models but rather ensuring they don’t undercut European-made vehicles. This approach appears to be the central focus of upcoming discussions between EU and Chinese authorities. The decision comes as EV sales in Europe have slowed compared to the same period last year—a trend that could jeopardize the EU Commission’s ambitious emissions reduction targets if it continues.