The Paris Motor Show in France is expected to host around 20 Chinese automakers when it opens next week, according to the article, citing Reuters. Of roughly 100 confirmed exhibitors, about 60 are automakers. Chinese brands will account for around one-third of those manufacturers, compared with 10 at the 2024 show.
BYD, Geely, Chery, Jaecoo and Leapmotor are among the Chinese names already gaining ground with European buyers. The event will also include brands less familiar to audiences outside China, including Li Auto, Aito, Aion and 212, some of which are looking to build their commercial presence in Europe. Chinese-branded vehicles now make up more than 10% of new-car sales in the European market, the article says.
The mix of products is also shifting beyond battery-electric vehicles. The EU has imposed additional duties of up to 35% on electric cars imported from China, while hybrids currently face the standard 10% import tariff. The article says this difference has encouraged Chinese manufacturers to expand their hybrid offerings, and that the EU is considering further measures to address that advantage.
European manufacturers will bring their own new models and concepts to Paris, including Audi’s A2 e-tron and Skoda’s Peaq, while BMW will not attend. The show’s expanded Chinese presence highlights the growing competition for attention and customers in Europe.