Cheap Chinese Electric Cars Flood Europe Despite EU Tariffs

Zagreb, Croatia – May 31, 2025 – A wave of inexpensive Chinese electric cars is flooding the European market, despite tariffs imposed by the EU. RTL Direkt's recent report highlights this trend, showcasing the significant number of these vehicles arriving at European ports and appearing in Croatian dealerships. "Despite the EU tariffs, prices haven't risen," noted Ivan Skorin, a reporter for RTL Direkt, in the video. The report also features Igor Stazić, editor of an automotive magazine, who comments on the situation: "They have to end up somewhere. They're currently sitting in large ports, and they'll surely find their way to customers." The report further details the market share of electric cars in the EU, showing that while 13.6% of vehicles sold last year were electric, 70% were from the EU, 20% from the US, and only 10% from China. This situation presents a complex interplay of economic factors and global trade dynamics. The report concludes with a discussion of the flexibility in calculating the origin of electric vehicles, suggesting the situation is more nuanced than it initially appears.