China's electric cars are cheaper, but is there a deeper cost?

China 's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost? The Dolphin Surf goes on sale in the UK this week , expected to have a price tag of around 18,000 .

It is part of a wider expansion of Chinese companies and brands that some believe could change the face of the global motor industry.

Low labour costs in China , coupled with government subsidies and a well-established supply chain, have given Chinese firms advantages, their rivals have claimed.

Concerns that Chinese EV imports could flood international markets at the expense of established manufacturers reached fever pitch in 2024 .

The Biden administration took dramatic action, raising import tariffs on Chinese -made EVs from 25% to 100% , effectively making it pointless to sell them in the US .

The EU imposed extra tariffs of up to 35.3% in October 2024 , but the UK took no action.

There is no credible evidence to support the claim that Chinese EVs pose a security threat to the UK or any other country.

Chinese government is 'not hell-bent on solely conducting surveillance' says Joseph Jarnecki .

China has consistently advocated the secure, open, and rules-based development of global supply chains.