The “shared understanding” will reduce the number of exports of hybrids and plug-in hybrids from China to the EU following complaints from legacy manufacturers.
Imports of Chinese vehicles has soared in recent years, with the likes of BYD, Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda becoming incredibly popular.
In the first half of 2026, Chinese brands captured 14 per cent of the total market share for hybrid electric vehicles, up from just two per cent in 2024.
Similarly, Chinese plug-in hybrids recorded just two per cent of total sales two years ago, compared to 25 per cent in H1 of 2026.
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