沃尔沃的瑞典汽车制造商中国‘s Geely, is moving production of its electric vehicles (EVs) from China to Belgium as the European Union (EU) considers imposing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, according to a report by 泰晤士报.

欧盟调查中国电动汽车补贴

The European Commission launched an investigation in October 2023 to determine whether Chinese-made EVs are receiving unfair subsidies and if additional tariffs are necessary. The probe, which can last up to 13 months, has strained relations between China and the EU, with the latter seeking to reduce its reliance on the world’s second-largest economy.

Volvo’s Production Shift

据报道，沃尔沃正在将其 EX30 和 EX90 车型的生产从中国转移到比利时，以避免潜在的关税。泰晤士报》援引公司内部人士的话报道称，沃尔沃曾考虑停止销售中国制造的电动汽车，这些汽车将运往比利时。欧洲如果征收关税的话。不过，该公司后来坚称，不再考虑暂停销售中国制造的电动汽车。

前往英国的机型也可能移动

沃尔沃某些车型在中国的生产英国根据《泰晤士报》的报道，"'飓风'也可能被转移到比利时"。

EVXL’s Take

The potential shift in Volvo’s EV production highlights the growing tensions between the EU and China, as well as the increasing importance of EVs in the global automotive industry. As the EU seeks to reduce its dependence on China and protect its own EV manufacturers, automakers like Volvo may need to adapt their production strategies to navigate the changing geopolitical landscape. This move could also have implications for the future of EV production and the role of China in the global EV supply chain.