Overview

• ACEA and Clepa presidents Ola Källenius and Matthias Zink told Ursula von der Leyen that meeting the 2030 and 2035 targets is not feasible under current conditions.
• They urged extended deadlines and far stronger, long-term demand incentives, including lower charging costs, purchase subsidies and tax relief.
• The letter warns of heavy dependence on Asian battery supply chains and notes that new U.S. tariffs add competitive pressure for European brands.
• Industry leaders highlighted low electric uptake in Europe, citing market shares of about 15% for cars, 9% for vans and 3.5% for trucks.
• They called for simpler bureaucracy and faster fleet renewal measures, framing the 12 September session with the Commission as the sector’s best chance to recalibrate policy.