Now Europeans Can Order A Chinese EV Online - CleanTechnica

The article discusses a new service from China EV Marketplace that allows European customers to order brand-new Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) online and have them delivered directly to their homes. This service simplifies the traditionally complex process of importing cars from China by including customs clearance and handling necessary paperwork for an additional fee. China EV Marketplace, which claims to be the largest online shop for Chinese EVs globally, has seen a 66% sales increase in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, selling 7,000 vehicles. The platform offers models from established Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng, Nio, and Leapmotor, as well as vehicles from companies not yet selling in Europe, such as Xiaomi, which offers competitive pricing and performance compared to Tesla. However, there are notable challenges for buyers. Chinese-built vehicles use the GB/T charging standard, requiring adapters to work with Europe's CCS2 charging infrastructure, potentially affecting charging efficiency. Additionally