AutomobilesEV tariffs expected to slow but not halt China's drive into European market
EU move against 'unfair' state support could spur BYD and others to localize production
Chinese EV models are likely to remain cost-competitive in Europe even with additional tariffs imposed on them. © Reuters
CISSY ZHOU, Nikkei staff writer
HONG KONG -- The European Union's new tariffs on China-made electric vehicles may throw up some roadblocks for Chinese manufacturers looking to boost sales in the region, but the likes of BYD are expected to remain competitive against local producers.