Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 24, 2026

Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket

In 2022, just 659 Chinese-made fully hybrid cars (vehicles in which the petrol or diesel engine charge the motor and battery) were sold in the EU.

Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket

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In 2022, just 659 Chinese-made fully hybrid cars (vehicles in which the petrol or diesel engine charge the motor and battery) were sold in the EU.

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In 2022, just 659 Chinese-made fully hybrid cars (vehicles in which the petrol or diesel engine charge the motor and battery) were sold in the EU.

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