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EU battery-electric vehicle market outlook 'likely to worsen' in 2025

A lower battery-electric vehicle market share in 2025 is likely to make it much more difficult for the EU to meet its carbon emission targets as increasing the BEV market share and sales is one of the key ways car makers were planning to meet those goals.

Euronews Debates

Recharging the debate: Are EVs just for rich men?

In partnership with ACEA

Watch our live debate again in the video below to hear how industry experts and politicians want to shake up the EV industry, the market and policy to increase appeal to women and the population as a whole.

Europe News

Stick to the fossil fuel car ban, says incoming EU transport chief

Incoming Greek commissioner wins over MEPs with confident performance throughout a gruelling hearing that saw him reject calls to slow the switch to electric vehicles.

Europe News

Chinese carmaker SAIC to sue EU over new 45% tariffs

State-owned carmaker SAIC Motor said it will take Brussels to the European Court of Justice to "protect its legitimate rights and interests," as the ongoing trade row escalates into products like brandy, dairy products and chemicals.

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Business

Stellantis revenue plunges as falling EU and US sales hit car giant

Europe's second-largest car maker, Stellantis, reported that its net revenues slumped by 27% in its latest earnings update as it aims to slim down its inventory and launch new products.

Radio Schuman

What's next in the EU-China trade tussle?

EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) came into force on Wednesday, October 30, and will remain in place for the next five years. But what's next in the ongoing trade tussle?

Europe News

China takes EU to WTO over 'unreasonable' tariffs on electric cars

Trade frictions between the EU and China escalate as Beijing files a WTO lawsuit over the tariffs imposed on its electric cars.

Europe News

EU gives final green light to steep tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The extra tariffs on China-made electric cars will go ahead as planned, the European Commission has confirmed, despite ongoing talks with China.

The Big Question

‘Geologically blessed’: How to build a battery without China

“We very often confuse availability with reliability,” says Kazakhstan’s minister for industry.

Mobility

When will EVs and petrol cars cost the same to buy and run?

As our new series The Switch continues, we look at how EVs may be cheaper to run but more expensive to buy, and ask if this is likely to change in the future.

Green News

Fossil fuel company car subsidies cost EU taxpayers €42bn a year

Subsidies for petrol and diesel company cars cost EU taxpayers €42bn a year, study finds.

Business

Tesla shares take off on strong earnings as Cybertruck makes a profit

Tesla shares soar following better-than-expected third-quarter earnings as its electric car sales returned to growth, while the Cybertruck achieved profitability for the first time.

Economy

EU new car registrations for September stay on downward trend

EU new car registrations in September were mainly dampened by poor figures from France, Italy and Germany. Once again, Spain bucked the trend.

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: Pros and cons of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The first episode of this programme that aims to decode the European Union (EU) legislative process explains why the European automotive industry is at a critical crossroads. Will tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles help competitiveness or trigger a trade war?

Mobility

Paris Motor Show 2024: Highlights from this year's blockbuster event

The biennial Paris Motor Show hasn't disappointed, showcasing the latest in electric mobility. We take you through the week that was with our highlights.

Business

Volvo's earnings slip as freight and construction activity slows

The Swedish manufacturer saw a drop in vehicle sales and is predicting little growth for 2025.

Mobility

Thinking of buying an EV? This is what you need to bear in mind

In the first part of our new series, The Switch, we look at what you need to consider about buying an electric car before you start browsing vehicles.

Mobility

Paris Motor Show 2024: The unexpected new tech on display this year

We take a look at the less publicised tech that’s on display at the Paris Motor Show at the Porte de Versailles expo centre this week.

Green News

Could the shift to EVs spell the end of fossil fuels?

Although China is increasingly producing green energy, there are concerns that demands for fossil fuel could grow elsewhere in Asia.

Business

BMW chief calls for European petrol engine ban to be relaxed

Europe must rethink the EV rollout timetable to cut reliance on China, BMW boss Oliver Zipse said.