France, Germany agree to exclude Japanese EVs from EU incentives

France and Germany have agreed to exclude Japanese electric vehicles from incentives under the European Union framework. The development comes as the EU adjusts its policy toward imported electric vehicles.

According to sources, the two largest EU economies have reached consensus not to apply preferential treatment to electric vehicles originating from Japan. Specifically, Japanese EVs will not benefit from incentives under the European Union framework.

The move comes as the EU reviews its trade and incentive policies for electric vehicles imported from various countries.