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China's Commerce Ministry Opposes EU Request for Voluntary Limits on Hybrid Vehicle Exports

On September 18, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce responded to the China-EU hybrid vehicle trade dispute, explicitly opposing the voluntary export restraints proposed by the EU and saying they seriously violate WTO rules. Previously, the EU asked China to voluntarily limit hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, otherwise it might impose higher tariffs. Data show that EU imports of hybrid vehicles from China rose from 3,800 units in October 2024 to 50,000 units in July 2026. The EU hopes to limit this share to about 15%, but it has already exceeded one third. In the same period, China's August vehicle exports reached 1.01 million units, up 65.3% year on year, of which new energy vehicle exports were 526,000 units, up about 130% year on year. Overseas markets have become an important growth support, and China-EU trade issues have also extended from pure electric vehicles to hybrids and localized production.

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EU Advances Two Auto Trade Tracks: Chinese Hybrid Limits, UK-EU EV Tariffs Delayed Three Years

In September 2026, the EU combined pressure and buffering in its auto trade with China. The EU asked China to voluntarily limit hybrid vehicle exports, aiming to cap their European share at about 15%, while the share of Chinese-brand PHEVs has already exceeded one-third. The EU said last year's goods trade deficit with China reached 360.6 billion euros and widened by another 9% in the first half of this year. Due to insufficient domestic battery capacity, the EU proposed postponing UK-EU electric vehicle tariffs and rules of origin until 2027 and investing 3 billion euros to boost battery capacity. Neither track has yet been implemented, and Chinese automakers in Europe face constraints from share management and tightening localization rules.

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10% vs 45% Tariff Gap: Why Hybrid Vehicles Are the EU’s New China Trade Focus

The EU plans to extend trade restrictions from pure electric vehicles to hybrid vehicles. The Financial Times reports that the EU is seeking to negotiate a voluntary limit by China on hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, and may impose additional tariffs if no agreement can be reached. Currently, Chinese-made hybrids are subject to a 10% tariff on exports to Europe, while pure electric vehicles face up to about 45%. EU imports of hybrids from China rose from 3,800 units in October 2024 to 50,000 in July 2026, with average prices falling over the same period. The EU's trade deficit with China is about 1 billion euros a day on average, and Trade Commissioner Sefcovic is expected to visit China in October for consultations; the outcome of the negotiations will affect the cost structure of Chinese automakers in Europe.

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China CPCA: September First-Week Passenger Vehicle Retail Down 19% YoY, NEV Wholesale Penetration at 75.1%

The CPCA released passenger vehicle market data for the first week of September 2026. From September 1 to 6, nationwide passenger vehicle retail sales were 210,000 units, down 19% year on year and down 1% month on month; manufacturer wholesale sales were 207,000 units, down 21% year on year and up 13% month on month. New energy vehicles performed relatively steadily, with retail sales of 150,000 units, down 3% year on year, and wholesale sales of 156,000 units, up 2% year on year; retail penetration was 71.5%, and wholesale penetration was 75.1%. Wholesale sales of fuel vehicles fell 53% year on year, dragging down the overall market. The CPCA believes customer traffic during the golden September and silver October period may recover, but the high base may limit the extent of the rebound.

50335 days ago

China May Ban ICE Vehicle Sales After 2035 — What Buyers Need to Know

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently released a draft proposal suggesting a potential ban on fossil-fuel vehicle sales after 2035. In May 2026, China's NEV penetration rate surpassed 62.5%. Major automakers including BYD, Changan, Great Wall, and Geely have all committed to halting pure ICE vehicle sales by 2025. Gas station numbers have declined for three consecutive years, and used ICE vehicle residual value dropped from 65% to 52%.

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China's Commerce Ministry Opposes EU Request for Voluntary Limits on Hybrid Vehicle Exports

EU Advances Two Auto Trade Tracks: Chinese Hybrid Limits, UK-EU EV Tariffs Delayed Three Years

10% vs 45% Tariff Gap: Why Hybrid Vehicles Are the EU’s New China Trade Focus

China CPCA: September First-Week Passenger Vehicle Retail Down 19% YoY, NEV Wholesale Penetration at 75.1%

July US Auto Market: Korean Brands Hit Records, EVs Cool Down

China May Ban ICE Vehicle Sales After 2035 — What Buyers Need to Know

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