Tesla Shanghai plant received EU inspectors, which could lead to lower duty, report says
What is the average duty rate for BEV producers in the EU?
The average duty rate for BEV producers in the EU is 21% for those who cooperated in the investigation but were not sampled, and 38.1% for those who did not cooperate in the investigation.
Why did Tesla request individual treatment from the EU?
Tesla requested individual treatment from the EU to be treated like other selected companies in the European Commission probe into Chinese subsidies for electric vehicle makers5. This move aimed to potentially secure lower duties than the average 21% imposed on other China-based EV exporters, as only individually verified producers can receive their own duty6.
What are the specific duty rates for BYD, Geely, and SAIC?
The specific duty rates for BYD, Geely, and SAIC are 17.4%, 19.9%, and 37.6% respectively. These rates were imposed by the European Commission on imports of electric vehicles from China, following an investigation into unfair subsidies provided to these companies2.