Key facts
- The annual quota for hybrid car imports from China will be 350,000 units.
- This quota is expected to more than halve the 800,000 hybrid cars projected for sale this year.
Trade tensions between the European Union and China have eased following an agreement to cap annual hybrid car imports from China at 350,000 units. This deal comes after the EU introduced tariffs on fully electric cars from China in 2024, which subsequently caused a rise in hybrid vehicle imports. The new quota is expected to significantly reduce the number of hybrid cars entering the EU market, as sales were projected to reach 800,000 units this year and potentially exceed one million if left unchecked.