The EU hit Tesla with an additional 7.8% tariff for Model 3s exported to Europe from China. An investigation found that the Chinese government had provided unfair subsidies to local brands. Tesla accounted for roughly 28% of all Chinese-made EVs exported to Europe in 2023.

Chinese EV makers BYD, Geely, and SAIC contested EU's import duties at Court of Justice. Tesla excluded from tariffs, gaining only 7.8% tax.

BMW and Tesla have both filed cases with the European Union’s (EU) Court of Justice challenging the EU’s recent decision to hike tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The two automakers join a long list of Chinese automakers that have filed similar lawsuits against the EU,