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The source says the British government is apparently drawing up a regulation on special tariffs for Chinese electric cars. It also mentions, in speculative terms, the EU’s upcoming “Made in Europe” initiative.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 3 has gone on sale, according to the source. The source says the starting price is about $25,000 and the range is up to 308 miles.
Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK rose to a new monthly high in September, according to preliminary SMMT figures. The record volume lifted BEV market share to 28.3%, indicating continued growth in the road EV market.
Brussels is said to be pushing London to align its trade policy on China more closely with the EU, which could mean higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. The British government has left open the possibility of changes.