Car industry pressing EU for further delay to Brexit EV tariffs
Automotive industry groups are lobbying the European Commission to delay the implementation of post-Brexit electric vehicle tariffs. Manufacturers argue they cannot meet the strict 'made in Europe' battery content requirements by the 2027 deadline due to supply chain challenges.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing economic friction between the UK and EU regarding trade agreements and the challenges of localizing green technology supply chains.
A Volkswagen assembly line in Zwickau, eastern Germany. ‘Just under 20%’ of EV batteries will be made in the EU by 2027, according to a trade representative. Photograph: Ronny Hartmann/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Volkswagen assembly line in Zwickau, eastern Germany. ‘Just under 20%’ of EV batteries will be made in the EU by 2027, according to a trade representative. Photograph: Ronny Hartmann/AFP/Getty Images Automotive industry Car industry pressing EU for further delay to Brexit EV tariffs Exclusive: deal in 2020 had sought to stimulate local battery making but industry says it still cannot meet targets
The report presents the industry's perspective on trade policy challenges neutrally, citing specific regulatory hurdles.
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