Tesla and BMW sue EU over tariffs on electric vehicles from China, joining Chinese automakers that filed claims. Read more.

BMW’s Chinese-made BEVs now incur EU import tariffs of close to 21%, while for BYD’ Auto the tariff rate is set at 17%; Geely 19%; and SAIC Motor 35%. Olof Gill, spokesperson for the European Commission (EC), confirmed earlier this week that the EU is prepared to respond to the case in court.

China has become the sixth largest country of origin for new vehicles registered in Europe, according to the latest data from JATO Dynamics.

The European automotive industry faces rising tensions as BMW and Tesla Shanghai file lawsuits against the European Commission

BMW has joined Chinese producers in filing a challenge at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs), according to a filing on the court's website.

Brands led by SAIC Motor Corp.'s MG registered 3.5 per cent fewer EVs in the region for all of 2024, according to data from automotive researcher Dataforce

Tesla's lawsuit concerns new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, arguing they disrupt competition and advancement in the European EV market

BMW unveiled a new and improved version of the iX Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that extends range, enhances performance, and refines its unmistakable design. Already a benchmark for premium electric driving, the latest iteration of the all-electric iX pushes the boundaries of what a luxury EV can be.

The European Union wants to work with Donald Trump to tackle China’s economic “non-market policies”, its trade chief said on Wednesday, in a rare public admission that the bloc wants to partner with the new US administration on issues tied to Beijing.

Tesla TSLA has joined BMW and several Chinese manufacturers in challenging EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), per a court filing. While the tariffs are significantly lower than the 100% punitive duties imposed by the United States and Canada on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs),

BMW is refreshing a range of models and introducing an entry-level 2-Series Gran Coupe with 121 hp. Spring is right around the corner and that means BMW is preparing an assortment of updates. This year’s changes include new engines, upgraded EVs, and improved standard equipment.

The 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (previously the xDrive50) now makes 536 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque, with the M70 xDrive cranking output up to 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque.