Scharfer Wettbewerb: Europas Autos verlieren Reparaturkosten-Vorsprung auf China
Chinesische Autos sind in der Anschaffung vergleichsweise günstig, Reparaturen sind im Schnitt bislang teurer. Nun holen chinesische Firmen auf. Eine andere Unsicherheit allerdings bleibt.
European car manufacturers are falling behind Chinese competitors due to increasingly expensive repair costs, according to a recent analysis by insurance company Allianz. The study reveals that the cost advantage European vehicles have long held has shrunk significantly. Christian Sahr, head of Allianz's Technology Center in Ismaning, reported that European manufacturers were once three vehicle types ahead of Chinese manufacturers in insurance classification in 2024, but this gap has narrowed to just one type class by 2026.
Overall, Chinese manufacturers have improved, while European ones have become less repair-friendly. The number of new vehicle registrations in Germany for Chinese brands surged to 36,748 in the first eight months of 2024, surpassing established brands like Tesla, Citroën, and Mazda. However, the future of many Chinese manufacturers remains uncertain, with China currently having over 100 automakers, many of which struggle to turn a profit or face heavy losses. To survive, Chinese automakers must produce between 3 to 3.5 million vehicles annually by 2030.
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