European Automakers Revive Classic Models with Affordable EVs to Take on Chinese Brands

According to a report by the Financial Times on October 15, Citroën plans to launch a €15,000 all-electric 2CV in 2028, while Volkswagen will introduce the €25,000 ID.Polo; Chinese brands took about one-third of the stands at the Paris Motor Show for the first time, and AlixPartners expects them to account for 16% of European sales by 2030. Changan plans to expand production in Europe, and Chery will start production in Spain.

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2026-10-16 08:05 · 10月15日《金融时报》报道，欧洲车企重启经典车型推平价电动车迎战中国品牌，中国车企占巴黎车展约三分之一席位。

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Sayings · 2026-10-16 08:01 On October 15, the Financial Times reported that European automakers are reviving classic models and launching affordable electric vehicles to compete with Chinese brands, with Chinese automakers taking about one third of the Paris Motor Show booths.

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