EU to cap Chinese hybrid vehicle imports at 350,000 a year
Chinese-made cars are parked in specialised vehicle racks ahead of loading onto ships for export at Taicang Port in Suzhou, China’s eastern Jiangsu province, on October 12, 2026. — AFP pic
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Summary
- The European Union has decided to limit imports of hybrid vehicles from China to 350,000 units annually, as per an agreement reached between Brussels and Beijing.
- This measure is expected to significantly reduce the current export trend, which was projected to potentially reach 800,000 units by 2026.
First Published: Monday, 12 Oct 2026 4:33 PM MYT
BRUSSELS, Oct 12 — The European Union will cap imports of hybrid vehicles from China to 350,000 a year, a senior EU official said today, after Brussels and Beijing agreed to moderate such exports.
“This will cut by more than half the current exports to the EU, which we estimate are likely to reach up to 800,000 units in 2026,” the official said. — AFP
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