Chinese EVs Grab Biggest Market Share in Europe in Nine Months

Chinese automakers captured the biggest share of Europe’s electric-vehicle market in nine months, regaining ground lost after the European Union imposed tariffs last year.

Manufacturers led by by BYD Co. grabbed 8.9% of the region’s EV market in April, the most since July, according to researcher Dataforce. Chinese hybrid and combustion models also gained traction.

The latest figures underline the potent and evolving challenge Chinese manufacturers pose to European rivals. While EU duties that took effect in November initially haltedChinese EV gains, the past two months show renewed momentum. BYD, MG and others have also ramped ...