BERLIN, Feb 25 (Reuters) - BMW and the European Commission are in talks about a possible minimum pricing model that could replace EU tariffs on the German carmaker's Chinese-made Mini electric
BMW, EU explore minimum pricing to waive tariffs on China-made Minis
EU Tariff Alternatives for China-Made EVs
BERLIN, Feb 25 (Reuters) - BMW and the European Commission are in talks about a possible minimum pricing model that could replace EU tariffs on the German carmaker's Chinese-made Mini electric vehicles, Germany's Handelsblatt business daily reported on Tuesday.
Volkswagen–Cupra precedent
This follows an agreement struck between Brussels and Volkswagen earlier in February, under which the group's SEAT/Cupra brand secured a tariff exemption for its all-electric Tavascan SUV coupe following months of discussions.
Chinese carmakers eye exemptions
Similar deals could follow, with Chinese carmakers also thought to be eyeing exemptions for their EU-bound EVs.
BMW–Commission negotiations on pricing
BMW and Brussels are negotiating a solution involving a minimum import price, Handelsblatt reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.
No comment from BMW
A BMW spokesperson declined to comment on the report.
Commission response pending
The European Commission had no immediate comment.
BMW’s legal challenge to tariffs
BMW is separately challenging the EU tariffs in a legal case with other carmakers.
Background: EU EV tariffs timeline
The EU imposed tariffs on China-made EVs at the end of October 2024 after an anti-subsidy investigation. The rate for BMW, which manufactures the electric Mini Cooper and electric Mini Aceman in China, is 20.7%.
Additional reporting credits
(Additional reporting by Philip Blenkinsop in BrusselsReporting by Rachel More and Christina AmannEditing by Madeline Chambers)
