Chinese automakers revealed new EVs at the Paris Motor Show, highlighting their technological edge over European rivals.

Struggling European automakers need to prove they are still in the game, while Chinese rivals are aiming to get a foothold in a competitive market.

China urged the European Union not to conduct price negotiations with individual electric vehicle manufacturers, as eight rounds of negotiations in Brussels failed to result in an agreement over planned tariffs by the bloc.

Chinese and European automakers are going head-to-head at the Paris car show on Monday, with tensions running high as the EU gears up to impose hefty import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and the industry struggles with weak demand.

Several major European carmakers launched low-cost electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show this week to reignite demand and compete with Chinese brands. Renault introduced its Twingo E-Tech electric prototype,

The Paris Motor Show highlights competition in EVs, with affordable models from Chinese and European automakers amid rising tariffs.