What to Expect from China’s Electric Car Industry in 2025?

As Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers expand their global reach, rising tensions over tariffs and trade policies are shaping the industry’s future. With the European Union and the United States considering higher import duties on Chinese-made EVs to protect domestic automakers, how will this impact the availability and pricing of Chinese models in 2025? This article explores the key players, upcoming models, and the potential effects of trade restrictions on China’s rapidly growing EV exports. As China enters the year of the snake, it is almost impossible to discuss EV exports without also talking about tariffs and subsidies. In the case of Europe, the EU investigation into the alleged subsidies of the Chinese EV industry began in September 2023. This culminated in temporary tariffs being introduced in July last year, which have since been superseded by tariffs set to last for five years introduced on 30 October 2024.

Mark Andrews has written about everything from Japanese houses to heli hikes on New Zealand glaciers, test drives of Chinese cars to bar and restaurant reviews. He currently specialises in travel articles and reviews of Chinese cars plus articles about the Chinese auto industry.