February saw plugin EVs take 61.1% share in Sweden, up strongly from 51.8% in February 2024. Most of the increase came from BEVs’ strong volume growth, while PHEVs were also up. Overall auto volume was 19,608 units, up by some 4% YoY. The Volvo XC40 was the best-selling BEV in … [continued]
The European passenger plugin vehicle market scored 244,000 registrations in January, a progression of 18% YoY. Positively, BEVs (168,000 units, +37% YoY) continued to grow despite the drop in EV incentives in certain markets. On the other hand, plugin hybrids (PHEVs) were down, dropping by 5% year over year (YoY) … [continued]
January saw plugin EVs at 25.1% share in Germany, up from 17.3% year-on-year. BEV volume shot up over 53% YoY, though from an anomalously low baseline, while PHEVs grew 23%. Overall auto volume was 207,640 units, down 2.8% YoY. January’s best-selling BEV was the Volkswagen ID.7. January’s sales saw combined … [continued]
January’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 51.6% share in Sweden, down slightly YoY from 52.5% in January 2024. BEV share was fractionally up YoY, while PHEV share was slightly down. Overall auto volume was 19,632 units, up some 14% YoY. The Volkswagen ID.7 was the best selling BEV. January’s … [continued]
Australia’s EV market is coming alive, and the big sponsor of the biggest tennis event in the country is ready to help that along. Kia is the longest running main partner at the Australian Open (in other words, its biggest sponsor), and this year it is planning to electrify the … [continued]
November saw plugin EVs take 94.9% share in Norway, up from 90.6% year on year. BEV sales grew 30% YoY, taking almost 94% share. Overall auto volume was 11,689 units, up 13% YoY. Tesla took the top two spots, with the Model Y and Model 3. November’s auto sales saw … [continued]
November’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 61.7% share in Sweden, up slightly YoY from 60.6% in November 2023. BEV share fell back YoY, while PHEV share increased. Overall auto volume was 24,844 units, down some 2% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was again the best selling BEV. November’s sales … [continued]
The Kia EV3 compact electric SUV is the 57th car to earn the title of The Car of the Year in Denmark. It was followed closely by the Skoda Elroq in second place, and the Renault Scenic (which was named The Car of the Year in Europe in the spring) … [continued]
Kia’s going on a bit of an EV news sprint. It’s got three EV stories out in the past week, in a time that has been quite an EV news drought among legacy automakers (for several months). There’s nothing revolutionary here, but the company keeps stepping forward. Interestingly, each story … [continued]
Kia has announced that it’s going to launch 5 new models at the LA Auto Show. It shares that will include a variety of powertrains — ICEV (100% gasoline powered), HEV (100% gasoline powered but somewhat more efficient thanks to a small battery and motor), PHEV (plugin hybrid), and EV … [continued]
