According to Brussels (ANP), Chinese car manufacturers are achieving record sales in Europe, but not because of a rise in fully electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Instead, they are increasingly selling hybrids and conventional combustion engine cars in European countries.
According to research agency Dataforce, more than 150,000 Chinese vehicles were registered in Europe during the first quarter of this year — an all-time record. The peak came in March, which saw the highest monthly total ever. However, only 30 percent of these registrations were fully electric vehicles, marking the lowest share since early 2020.
Until recently, Europe’s automotive market was being flooded with Chinese EVs, driven by ambitious climate goals and China’s desire to lead the global EV market. But that strategy has shifted after the European Union imposed higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars last year.
Source: nieuws.nl