"We need them to compete": the three best-selling plug-in hybrids in Europe are already Chinese. And Volkswagen wants to stop them

The top three plug-in hybrids in Europe are now all from Chinese brands, with BYD taking the first two spots and Jaecoo in third.

Volkswagen has slipped to fourth, while Spain shows a similar pattern with BYD Atto 2 and BYD Seal U leading the market.

Oliver Blume says the EU has been effective on EVs but not on plug-in hybrids, and is calling for trade measures against Chinese makers.

The rise of Chinese brands is pressuring European automakers’ market share and complicating their emissions strategy.