Volvo brought us out to London for an early look at the road ahead for the brand. Volvo is updating both the XC40 and the fully electric EX40 with new looks and meaningful updates that keep them fresh and relevant in today’s chaotic global EV landscape. Disclaimer: Volvo paid for … [continued]
South Africa’s EV market is still quite small compared to similar markets. There are still just over 4,000 fully electric vehicles on the roads in South Africa. That’s because most of the BEVs that were available on the South African market were on the higher side of things in terms … [continued]
One of the most common concerns about electric cars from people who haven’t bought one yet (and maybe even from EV owners) is how long the battery will last. Funny enough, a new study from Swedish used car platform Kvdbil finds that EV batteries actually hold up longer than gas … [continued]
June saw plugin EVs take 65.3% share in Sweden, up from 56.5% year-on-year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume, whilst all other powertrains declined. Overall auto volume was 27,565 units, up 10% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling BEV in June. June’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs … [continued]
April saw plugin EVs take 63.3% share in Sweden, up from 56.9% YoY. This growth was primarily driven by a rise in BEV volumes, while PHEVs also experienced an increase. Overall auto volume was 24,292 units, up some 11% YoY. The Volkswagen ID.7 was the best-selling BEV in April. April’s … [continued]
March’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 60.7% share in Sweden, up year-on-year from 58.1%. BEV share was flat YoY, while PHEV share was slightly up. Overall auto volume was 24,204 units, fractionally up YoY. The Volvo XC40 was the best selling BEV. March’s sales totals showed combined plugin EVs … [continued]
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]
Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) breached the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2024. Last year, 1,257 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up 35% from 929 units sold in 2023. The Volvo EX30 led the way with 406 units, taking … [continued]
October saw plugin EVs take 62.2% share in Sweden, up slightly YoY from 60.6%. BEV volume fell YoY, though PHEV volume increased. Overall auto volume was 25,026 units, flat YoY. The Tesla Model Y was once again the best selling BEV. October’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs take 62.2% … [continued]
September’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 65.0% share in Sweden, modestly up YoY from 63.4%. BEV share was almost flat, though volumes were down YoY by 8%. Overall auto volume was 25,725 units, down 9% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was by far the best selling BEV, with volume … [continued]
