Person
Matthias Schmidt
Founder, Schmidt Automotive Research — in 1 story, 2 quotes on record.
What they said verbatim
“I think they are hitting a wall when it comes to pure electric models. They will prioritise PHEVs over the next 12 months given hybrids are omitted from extra tariffs placed on BEVs only.”
The Guardian · Chinese EV sales hit 14.2% European market share amid tariff debate
“Given shipping capacity remains limited, more PHEVs means fewer BEVs, which have likely peaked for now. BEVs will take priority again once local EU production comes online.”
The Guardian · Chinese EV sales hit 14.2% European market share amid tariff debate