Report: EU to Vote on Oct 4 to Finalize Tariffs for China-made EVs

A Leapmotor electric vehicle is put though a rain test on the production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
A Leapmotor electric vehicle is put though a rain test on the production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
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Report: EU to Vote on Oct 4 to Finalize Tariffs for China-made EVs

A Leapmotor electric vehicle is put though a rain test on the production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
A Leapmotor electric vehicle is put though a rain test on the production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

The European Union is planning to vote on whether to introduce tariffs as high as 45% on imported electric vehicles made in China on Oct. 4, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Member states have received a draft of the regulation for the proposed measures, the report said, adding that the new date could still change.
According to the report, the vote among the bloc's member states was slightly delayed amid last-minute negotiations with Beijing to try to find a resolution that would avoid the new levies.
The European Commission did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
The European Commission is on the verge of proposing final tariffs of up to 35.3% on EVs built in China, on top of the EU's standard 10% car import duty.
The proposed final duties will be subject to a vote by the EU's 27 members. They will be implemented by the end of October unless a qualified majority of 15 EU members representing 65% of the EU population votes against the levies.



Ceer Signs MoU with EVIQ to Enhance EV Driving Experience in Saudi Arabia

Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand
Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand
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Ceer Signs MoU with EVIQ to Enhance EV Driving Experience in Saudi Arabia

Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand
Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand

Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle brand, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company EVIQ to support the EV ecosystem in the Kingdom by providing a reliable charging infrastructure and innovative solutions for drivers.
"Our role at Ceer is not limited to building EVs with global standards; we are also committed to offering an exceptional experience to EV owners in the Kingdom. We are excited to partner with EVIQ to ensure a smooth and comfortable driving experience for EVs across the Kingdom,” said Ceer CEO Jim DeLuca.
This partnership marks a significant step towards achieving the Saudi vision of building an automotive industry and promoting a sustainable transportation future. By combining Ceer's commitment to delivering advanced Saudi-made EVs with EVIQ's goal of establishing an efficient EV network, this collaboration paves the way for a seamless transition to EVs throughout the Kingdom.