# Have Chinese EVs peaked in the UK? BYD and Leapmotor hit record sales numbers, but new tariffs could put the brakes on

> The UK could impose tariffs on EVs imported from ChinaChinese manufacturers warn this will increase prices for consumersGermany wants the UK to back its Made in Europe plans The UK’s Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, met…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/byd-and-leapmotor-power-record-month-for-electric-cars-in-the-uk-but-tariffs-could-soon-put-the-brakes-on-chinese-evs?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac932e3cc4da719e6b19baf)
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla #ev
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