Why Chinese EVs Are So Cheap In The UK

Chinese automakers have captured more than 30% of the UK’s EV market, up from less than 1% seven years ago. Government subsidies allow brands like BYD and Geely to price vehicles thousands of pounds below European competitors. As Volkswagen’s profits fall and Tesla’s UK market share drops, American and European automakers are racing to respond to China’s growing global push. Chapters: Intro | 00:00 - 01:08 Chapter 1: Chinese cars in the UK | 01:09 - 02:28 Chapter 2: China’s global growth | 02:29 - 4:46 Chapter 3: American brands | 4:47 - 6:06 Credits: Reporting by Philip LeBeau Senior Field Producer Meghan Reeder Camera by Michael Green Edited by Darren Geeter Senior Director of Video Lindsey Jacobson Additional Footage Getty Images » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use everyday conversation to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and advance your career. Sign up now: https://cnb.cx/4sGlSkh Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC How Chinese Automakers Like Geely And BYD Are Taking Over The UK