journal article·2026-07-10Open access

Managing the impacts of EU electric vehicle import tariffs

Hao Dou, Shuyan Jiang, Shiqi Shawn Ou, Han Hao, Ming Liu, Jingxuan Geng, Boyu Liu, Lang Mai, Xiaobo Qu, Yong Geng, Klaus Hubacek, Fanran Meng, David Reiner, Zia Wadud, James Tate, Yifan Wei, Chong Liu, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao, Xin Sun

Abstract

EU import tariffs on battery electric vehicles may not substantially hinder the overall electrification process but may substantially reduce adoption in vulnerable markets. These findings highlight the uneven implications of broad trade interventions and underscore the importance of complementary policies to support a resilient and inclusive transition.
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OpenAlex topics: Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure · Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies · Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies

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