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Now come cheaper electric cars - "decisive year"

Car sales are expected to pick up a bit more speed this year after a weak 2024. And more affordable models of electric cars are expected to regain lost market shares.

Now come cheaper electric cars - "decisive year"

New rules for plug-in hybrids - "Growth will be dampened"

Now new EU rules are being introduced and the emission regulations for plug-in hybrids are changing, something that, for example, can have consequences for how much tax you should pay, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. .

New rules for plug-in hybrids - "Growth will be dampened"

Headwind for Car Sales

The sale of passenger cars decreased by 6 percent during the first half of the year, according to the industry organization Mobility Sweden. It's even worse for heavy trucks and buses, down by 16 and 29 percent, respectively.

Headwind for Car Sales

Car industry expects more expensive electric cars

Worse competition and more expensive electric cars are likely to be the consequence of tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, according to several Swedish car organisations. .

Car industry expects more expensive electric cars