Policy

China doubles subsidies to encourage consumers to replace old cars

Consumers can get a RMB 20,000 subsidy for scrapping an old car and buying an NEV, and a RMB 15,000 subsidy for buying a fuel car of 2.0 L or less, both doubled from previous levels.

EU holds hearing on additional tariffs at SAIC's request

SAIC said in the hearing that the European Commission's anti-subsidy investigation involves commercially sensitive information and that there were errors in the determination of subsidies.

Beijing offers extra 20,000 EV quotas in 1st relaxation of car purchase policy since 2011

The 20,000 quotas are additional to the original 80,000 quotas and can only be used to purchase purely electric vehicles.

Chengdu hints at stopping hybrids from getting same treatment as BEVs

Chengdu, one of China's cities with the highest number of car ownership, will look into including hybrid vehicles in the restriction on fuel vehicles.

SAIC demands EU hearing on additional tariffs

SAIC says it will raise further defenses due to unreasonable and erroneous aspects of the European Commission's anti-subsidy investigation.

Tesla Shanghai plant received EU inspectors, which could lead to lower duty, report says

Such an inspection could lead to Tesla receiving a lower duty than the average of 21 percent, as only individually verified producers receive their own duty, Politico said.

Nio, Xpeng respond to additional EU tariffs

Nio said it maintains the pricing of its current models in European markets at this stage. Xpeng said it is actively assessing the feasibility of establishing local manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

EU to impose additional tariffs on China EVs from Jul 5, rates reduced slightly from previously announced

The EU's provisional tariffs will apply from July 5 for a maximum period of four months. Within this timeframe, a final decision on the definitive tariffs must be made through a vote by EU member states.

Canada launches 30-day consultation to consider tariffs on EVs imported from China

The only China-made EVs currently imported into Canada are from Tesla, and local Chinese branded EVs have yet to be sold in Canada.