Plug-in Hybrids

photo_library Photo Gallery

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

A visual look at EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs.

person Sarah Mitchell

calendar_today September 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM

photo_camera 9 photos

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Matte green Lamborghini on display at an indoor car exhibition.

European automakers face mounting pressure as Brussels moves to curb a surge of Chinese hybrid imports.

Photo by Aymerik Grenier on Pexels

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Close-up of a vintage Chevrolet Corvette wheel at a Baku exhibition.

The EU's proposed hybrid caps would extend trade measures beyond the battery electric vehicles already targeted.

Photo by Elqiyar Rəhimov on Pexels

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Vintage silver Ford Mustang with an open hood parked at an outdoor car show.

Hybrid imports from China jumped from 3,800 units in October 2024 to 50,000 in July 2026.

Photo by Sight See-RR on Pexels

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Blue sports car with its hood open showing the engine.

Negotiators in Brussels are pressing Beijing to voluntarily limit hybrid shipments or face higher tariffs.

Photo by Vitali Adutskevich on Pexels

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Vintage cars with various classic designs on display at an auto show.

The tariff threat marks a widening of the EU's trade pressure campaign against Chinese automakers.

Photo by Peter Xie on Pexels

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Mitsubishi Lancer and Subaru Impreza at a car show drawing a diverse crowd.

If no deal is reached, the European Commission could impose duties on Chinese-made hybrids.

Photo by Vitali Adutskevich on Pexels

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Classic Mercury Cougar with open door and driver parked outdoors.

European carmakers have warned that cheap Chinese hybrids could undermine the bloc's transition to cleaner vehicles.

Photo by Jean Marc Bonnel on Pexels

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Vintage muscle cars on display at an auto show in Ankara.

The surge in hybrid imports has prompted Brussels to widen its trade pressure beyond battery electric vehicles.

Photo by Emre Gokceoglu on Pexels

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

Close-up of a classic orange BMW front in a vintage car showroom.

EU officials say a negotiated cap on hybrid exports remains preferable to imposing new tariffs.

Photo by Denys Novikov on Pexels

Inspired by our coverage: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

More Photo Galleries

Swipe to explore

In Pictures: Geely Galaxy Opens Cruiser 700 PHEV Pre-Sales in China From $29,530

Gallery

13h ago

Electric Vehicles

Tesla Displays Cybercab in China but Rules Out Sales and Robotaxi Service There

13h ago

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

In Pictures: EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs

More Photo Galleries

In Pictures: Geely Galaxy Opens Cruiser 700 PHEV Pre-Sales in China From $29,530

In Pictures: Volvo's new XC60 and XC90 PHEVs offer up to 78 miles of electric range, topping Toyota RAV4

In Pictures: 2028 Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid delivers 78 miles of electric range, longest in US

In Pictures: Leapmotor to Launch Plug-In Hybrid Models Overseas as Early as 2027

Latest News

In Pictures: Leapmotor Aims to Be 'Apple of Cars,' Second Brand Launching Q4 Next Year

In Pictures: Maserati Reportedly Plans Two EVs With Huawei and JAC in China-Italy Production Push

In Pictures: BYD Launches 2027 Yuan Up in China From $11,070 With Up to 501 km Range

In Pictures: Ausom Fall Sale Discounts Six Electric Scooters, From $599 Commuters to 40 MPH Dual-Motor Models

In Pictures: Kia EV9 discounts top $15,000 at some dealers as automaker offsets lost EV tax credit

Tesla Displays Cybercab in China but Rules Out Sales and Robotaxi Service There