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Chinese electric car makers shift to Africa as Western markets close (Level A1) — a group of cars parked in a parking lot

Chinese electric car makers shift to Africa as Western markets closeCEFR A1

22 Oct 2025

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Adapted from Jean Sovon, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Michael Myers, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
86 words
  • Chinese car companies export more cars to other countries.
  • Beijing told firms to sell green and cheap cars.
  • The United States applied high tariffs on Chinese EVs.
  • Joe Biden set 100% tariffs in September 2024.
  • Donald Trump raised tariffs to 154% in June 2025.
  • The European Union opened investigations in October 2024.
  • Many Chinese EV firms now focus on Africa.
  • BYD will triple its South Africa dealers by 2026.
  • Morocco plans a big EV gigafactory opening June 2026.
  • People worry about jobs, control, and mining costs.

Difficult words

  • market — A place where things are bought and sold.
  • sell — To give something in exchange for money.
  • important — Very significant or valuable.
  • interested — Wanting to know or learn about something.
  • building — Making or constructing something.
  • plans — Ideas about what to do in the future.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think electric vehicles are important?
  • How can more electric cars benefit Africa?
  • What challenges might countries face in selling EVs?

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