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Carmakers Failing to Deliver Affordable Electric Cars, Holding Back EV Adoption — Analysis

February 19, 2024February 20, 202412 months ago Transport & Environment (T&E) 23 Comments

Just 17% of electric cars sold in Europe are compact vehicles in the cheaper B segment, compared to 37% of new combustion engines, new analysis finds. Carmakers are slowing EV adoption by prioritising sales of larger, more expensive electric cars, according to Transport & Environment (T&E), which conducted the research. Only 40 fully electric models were launched in the compact segments (A and B) between 2018 and 2023 compared to 66 large and luxury models (D and E), according to the report.

EVs Take 24.5% Share In Germany — Enyaq Comeback

November 7, 2023November 12, 20231 year ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

October 2023 saw plugin EVs take 24.5% share of Germany’s auto market, down from a 32.5% share in October 2022, and amidst a hangover from September 2023 incentive changes. Full electrics nevertheless saw sales volume slightly increase YoY, whilst PHEV volume declined. Overall auto volume was 218,959 units, up some … [continued]

EVs Take 21% Share In Germany In Predicted Hangover

October 9, 20231 year ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

September saw plugin EVs take 21% share in Germany, predictably down from 32.3% year on year, as a hangover from new incentive cuts. This is the flip-side of August’s large pull-forward, and fully expected. Overall auto volume was 224,502 units, unchanged YoY, and roughly in line with pre-2020 seasonal averages. … [continued]

EVs Take 37% Share In Germany — Incoming Incentive Tightening

September 7, 20231 year ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

August saw plugin EVs take 37% share of Germany’s auto market, up from 28.5% year on year. Full electrics had significant pull-forward sales, ahead of the tightening in incentives from September 1st. Overall auto volume was 273,417 units, up some 37% YoY mainly thanks to the pull-forward. The best selling … [continued]

EVs Take 26% Share In Germany — First BMW i5 Deliveries

August 7, 2023November 12, 20232 years ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

July saw plugin EVs take 26% share in Germany, up from 25.5% year on year. Behind the apparently scant growth, full electrics grew market share by 1.43× to 20.0%, whereas plugin hybrids lost share. Overall auto volume was 243,277 units, up by 18% year on year, though still below long-term … [continued]

Figure 2: Greenworks Home Electric Tools. COSTCO. Orem Utah. April 24, 2023. Photo by Fritz Hasler

EVs At 24.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y 3rd Overall

July 8, 20232 years ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

June saw plugin EVs at 24.6% share in Germany, down from 26.0% year on year. Full electrics grew their share at a decent rate, up from 14.4% to 18.9%, the share of plugin hybrids halved, however, after incentives were cut. Overall auto volume was 280,047 units, up 24.7% YoY, still … [continued]

Germany — Plugin EVs Take 22.9% Share, Tesla Leads

June 7, 20232 years ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

The auto market in Germany saw plugin EVs take 22.9% share in May 2023, down from 25.3% year on year. Full electrics gained share, but were outpaced by the losses in plugin hybrid share, due to recent policy changes. Overall auto volume was 246,966 units, up by some 20% YoY, … [continued]

Germany’s BEVs Grow In April, Volkswagen ID.4 Bestseller

May 8, 20232 years ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

The German auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.5% share in April, significantly down from 24.3% year on year. Full electrics, however, saw increased share, though were outweighed by a halving of plugin hybrid share, a result of recent policy adjustments. Overall auto volume in April was 202,947 units, … [continued]

Germany — Tesla Model Y Leads In Hangover Plugin Market

April 11, 20232 years ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

Germany’s plugin electric vehicles took 21.6% of the auto market in March, down from 25.6% year on year. BEV grew share slightly, but PHEVs lost half their share YoY, due to recent policy changes. Overall auto volume was 281,361 units, up over 16% YoY, but still well down from pre-2020 … [continued]

Tesla Model Y Wins UK Bestseller Spot In March, Record BEV Volumes

April 6, 20232 years ago Dr. Maximilian Holland 0 Comments

The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 22.4% of the auto market in March, down from 22.7% year on year. BEVs saw fractional market share growth YoY, and a new volume record, whilst PHEVs saw a slight decline. Combustion-only powertrains lost 2.5% share YoY. Overall auto volume was 287,825 units, … [continued]