Brexit for Electric Cars

Sep 22 2023 The Guardian

We can’t alter Brexit deal to appease car industry, says European commissioner

In this chapter of the Brexit saga, it is the car industry which is not happy. They are looking at 10% tariffs on electric car exports from January. Not that this comes as a surprise, this is in the Brexit treaty, which was negotiated and signed by both the EU and the UK.

Stellantis, the parent company for 14 brands, has said that if the tariffs are not (temporarily) lifted, it may have to close operations in the UK, and that would mean the loss of thousands of jobs.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is also against the tariffs, since they will hurt exports to the UK.

The Brits are not happy, and the Europeans are not happy, but the Chinese are, since they can export more of their cheaper cars to the market.

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I know you should never underestimate the power of denial; just wondering what on earth will it take for the politicians in the UK to come to their senses about Brexit.

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Updated Sep 25 2023 The BBC

Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions - £3.75bn over the next three years, on both sides of the Channel.