The Chinese electric vehicle bubble is bursting. Will fake used cars flood the European market?
The Chinese electric vehicle market is slowing down as government support is gradually being reduced and domestic demand weakens. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly seeking to export their vehicles abroad, including to Europe, which may influence future EV prices and intensify competition for European carmakers. However, analysts stress that this does not indicate a collapse of the Chinese market, but rather a consolidation in which only the strongest players will survive, giving Europe time to adapt its electric mobility strategy. The article was commented on by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
12. January 2026

“The Chinese EV market is not heading for a collapse, but rather for a consolidation, where only the most competitive manufacturers will remain. Even without subsidies, Chinese producers are still able to offer electric vehicles at significantly lower prices than European companies.”
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