It is no secret that the Chinese car industry has provoked a furor in the car market all over the world, including the European Union countries. Their high technology and low price attract most people. However, in 2023, the EU imposed temporary anti-dumping duties on Chinese electric cars. The reason was the European Commission's concerns about subsidizing the Chinese car industry - allegedly manufacturers receive state support, which allows them to sell cars in Europe at artificially low prices.
However, the increased duties have sparked heated debates within the EU. On the one hand, the protection of the European automaker, on the other hand - limiting competition and raising prices for local consumers. In early April 2025, it became known that representatives of the EU and China resumed negotiations on trade policy. More and more often the public is saying that the early established duties will be completely canceled. Is this really the case? Let's understand in this article!
Current duties on Chinese cars in Europe
As of today, Chinese electric cars imported into the EU are subject to a duty of 10%, which is standard for most imported cars. However, from 2023, the European Commission has introduced additional measures: temporary anti-dumping tariffs have been applied, which can be as high as 20-30%, depending on the manufacturer and model. Read more below:
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With such duties, bringing Chinese electric cars into the EU is becoming expensive for both ordinary motorists and companies. In our article about the WVTA certificate, we talked in detail about the current duties on Chinese electric cars in Europe.
What amount of fees to expect?
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At the moment, there is no official confirmation about what changes will be made to the EU tariff policy. Consultations are actively underway in Brussels, and decisions have been postponed for the time being. However, analysts assume two main scenarios:
Option #1. Significant reduction of existing anti-dumping duties or their complete abolition.
Option #2. Replacing duties with a minimum price mechanism that would limit dumping but allow Chinese brands to retain competitive positions.
Minimum prices may be a compromise: they will protect the European car industry, but at the same time allow consumers to take advantage of affordable and high-quality electric cars from China. In any case, changes in the EU tariff policy will have far-reaching consequences for all market players.
What will the new changes mean?
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If the EU decides to abolish or reduce duties, it will be a turning point for the European car market. First, cars from China will become cheaper, making electric cars more affordable for mass consumers. This is especially relevant against the backdrop of the EU's desire to accelerate the transition to environmentally friendly transportation and abandon internal combustion engines.
Secondly, businesses will get a chance to expand their fleets, reducing the cost of purchasing vehicles, especially in logistics and car-sharing. And private buyers will be able to afford high-tech electric cars at the price of an average internal combustion engine vehicle. Thus, the possible changes open a window of opportunity for both individual buyers and companies seeking sustainability. In simple words, the reduction or complete elimination of duties on Chinese electric cars in the EU will be the moment for a profitable purchase of a new car. And we at aksis will help make the whole process as easy and carefree for you as possible!
How to save extra money on a new electric car in Poland?
Obviously, the abolition of duties on Chinese electric cars in the EU is still only a rumor. There is no official confirmation of this fact, but negotiations between representatives of the European Union and China are indeed underway. As long as the duties remain high, it may seem to many that buying a new Chinese electric car is quite expensive. However, is this really the case?
Imagine that you want to buy and bring to Poland a new electric car from Geely company worth 30 thousand dollars. If you add all the duties and taxes together, you will get 17.5 thousand euros. This is the customs costs of importing a Chinese BEV electric car into Europe with a price of 30 thousand euros. However, Poland has launched a new state subsidy program for the purchase of BEV cars. The NaszEauto program officially launched on February 3, 2025. Thanks to this program, you can save up to 40 thousand zlotys on the purchase of a new electric car from China. We told you more about the terms and conditions of the NaszEauto program in our article.
Where to get personalized help?
Rumors about the reduction or complete elimination of duties on Chinese electric cars in the EU are a good signal for everyone, including individuals and the car business. Regardless of when the changes will take place, you can get personalized assistance in bringing and customs clearance of your car now. The aksis agency has a lot of expertise in dealing with Chinese electric cars. Our agents will help you with all legal issues related to BEV cars from China - current duties, VAT, other taxes and customs procedure peculiarities. Contact us in any convenient way for a free consultation!
