Transportation

China Says Electric Vehicle Talks With EU Reach Final Stages

The launch event of the BYD Co. Dolphin Surf electric vehicle in Paris.

Photographer: Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg

China’s commerce ministry said talks with the European Union on setting minimum prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles have “entered final stages,” although more work is required to reach a deal.

The two sides are hammering out an agreement after the EU imposed steep tariffs on Chinese EV imports last year, alleging state subsidies gave the country’s vehicles an unfair advantage.