The electric car regulation published in the Official Gazette in recent weeks disturbed industry stakeholders. Allegedly, brands are preparing to take the decision to court.
In a news we shared with you last week, we read about a decision published in the Official Gazette. we mentioned. This decision gives Turkey will be imported It introduced very serious measures for electric cars. The regulation, which would benefit the citizens, made it difficult for anyone to import electric cars into our country. However, this decision affects the automotive industry disturbed looks like.
Journalist Emre Özpeynirci said that the regulation that caused controversy in the sector will be sued Put forward. According to Özpeynirci, who did not name the brand, some brands will fight a legal battle within the country. Some are world Trade organisation This issue will be brought to the agenda at the events organized by .
These discussions are happening because regulation extends beyond Chinese manufacturers
The reason why the decision confused the automotive industry is of the brand to its origin not being looked after. In the regulation published in the Official Gazette, the inclusion of all automobiles produced in countries other than countries that have a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union in this scope creates a problem. For example, the French automobile giant Renault Spring, the electric car of Dacia, is subject to regulation because it is produced in China.
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Yes, this decision is to support Togg, but…
The decision published in the Official Gazette To support Togg It is obvious that it was taken. Because within the scope of the regulation, brands that produce in countries such as China and Japan must establish at least 20 services, open a representative in Turkey and open a call center unit with at least 40 personnel in order to sell electric cars in Turkey. In other words, brands come to Turkey big investments They need to do it. However, there is also a consumer dimension to the business.
Electric cars are just starting to become popular, and consumers are embracing this transformation due to situations such as charging and service networks. They do not welcome. They are not wrong either. After all, today many of us would like to use an electric car from a Chinese brand, but what happens if this brand cannot offer a widespread service network in Turkey? Yes, the regulation in question is beneficial for the citizens, but it should include all electric cars produced in countries outside the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union. left brands helpless looks like.