Regardless of declining progress charges, the European passenger plugin vehicle market continues to be within the quick lane. Some 160,000 plugin automobiles had been registered in February — which is +38% 12 months over 12 months (YoY). This efficiency is very spectacular after we think about that the general auto market continued to fall — down 7% final month, with the 804,000 models registered final month making it the bottom February in over 20 years!
With plugin registrations rising quick and the general market shrinking considerably, plugin automobile market share needed to rise considerably, and it did. Final month’s plugin automobile share of the general European auto market was 20% (11% full electrics/BEVs). That end result pulled the 2022 plugin automobile (PEV) share to 19% (11% for BEVs alone).
Development got here from each plugin fields, however whereas BEVs (+79% YoY) hold gaining momentum, PHEVs (+6%) are slowing down considerably, permitting pure electrics to symbolize the vast majority of registrations final month (57% vs. 43%). That allowed BEVs to realize 2 proportion factors of market share within the YTD rely (55% vs 45%).
Additionally worthy of discover is the truth that moreover the EV disruption, the general market is being closely modified by different components as properly, just like the chip scarcity, which is tanking registrations from most OEMs. Of the most important gamers, solely Hyundai–Kia (+25% YoY!!!) averted a major drop.
Present Korean OEM fortunes are benefiting from the truth that they didn’t cancel their microchip orders firstly of the COVID-19 pandemic, which — added to a robust wager on electrification — is making Hyundai–Kia one of many main OEMs within the general automotive market, and possibly the legacy OEM finest ready to take care of the present electrification course of.
Not coincidentally, Hyundai (47%) and Kia (39%) have one of many highest electrification (BEV+PHEV) charges amongst legacy automakers within the European market. They’re solely crushed by Porsche and Volvo, which have already got round 50% electrification charges.
In one other signal of disruption, within the context of the falling automotive market, two manufacturers stand out among the many general prime 30 manufacturers in November, with #29 SAIC’s MG (+204%) and #18 Tesla (+186%), which uncoincidentally are two EV-only makers.
Anyhow, although, let’s look nearer at February’s plugin prime 5:
#1 Tesla Mannequin 3 — It was one other nice month for the Tesla sedan, which had 9,098 registrations. With March being one other peak month, anticipate it to indicate up among the many general finest sellers. Relating to February’s efficiency, Mannequin Three deliveries had been focused on the continent’s bigger markets, like Germany (3,690 models), France (2,717) and the UK (1,275), with sedan-loving Spain (337) following them from a far.
#2 Tesla Mannequin Y — Just like the Mannequin 3, it was a superb month for Tesla’s crossover. In February, the China-made crossover had 6,879 registrations, a quantity that can simply be surpassed when Giga Berlin ramps up and the midsize crossover jumps to the entrance of the pack. Relating to final month’s efficiency, the Mannequin Y’s major markets had been Germany (2,254 models), the UK (1,306), France (866), and station wagon crossover-loving Sweden (583).
#Three Fiat 500e — The little Italian is having a robust begin of the 12 months, with 4,038 deliveries in February. With wrinkles displaying up on the competitors (VW e-Up, Good Fortwo EV, Renault Twingo EV…) and the Dacia Spring interesting to a extra cost-sensitive buyer base, the Fiat EV received’t have critical competitors for the close to future. Final month, the principle markets had been Germany (1,392 models), France (1,028 models), its native Italy (509 models), and the Netherlands (283).
#Four Peugeot 3008 PHEV — The French crossover had one other prime 5 presence in February, with 3,608 registrations, profitable its second Finest Promoting PHEV title in a row. Will the Peugeot crossover dethrone the Ford Kuga PHEV from the yearly trophy place? It’s nonetheless early to inform, however with two wins in a row, it certain appears promising. The 3008 had its finest scores in France (1,377 models), however additionally it is discovering its nook of the market within the more and more vital German market (562 models), adopted by Spain (347 models) and Italy (286), confirming the crossover’s (and Stellantis’) recognition in Southern Europe.
#5 Kia Niro EV — The Korean tall wagon crossover continues to be a certain worth within the EV enviornment. It doesn’t actually stand out on any merchandise specifically, nevertheless it additionally doesn’t have weak factors, which contributes to its continued success. In February it had 3,507 registrations, making it Hyundai–Kia’s finest promoting mannequin final month. On final month’s efficiency, the Niro EV’s major market was (tall) wagon-loving Sweden (711 models), with the UK (700 models), Germany (554), and France (402 models) being the crossover’s subsequent finest markets.
Taking a look at the remainder of the February desk, one factor stands out, the perfect promoting German mannequin (BMW 3-Sequence PHEV) was solely eighth, being surpassed by two Teslas (Model3 and Y), two Stellantis fashions (Fiat 500e and Peugeot 3008 PHEV), and three Hyundai–Kia automobiles (Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Kona EV), whereas the perfect promoting Volkswagen was the ID.4 … in 12th.
Now, February is without doubt one of the slowest promoting months of the 12 months, and it may not imply something, as these outcomes would possibly nonetheless be influenced by the year-end rush, however … simply to offer an instance, in the identical month final 12 months, the VW ID.Three had been 2nd positioned, with 3,808 registrations.
Shifting on, the Audi This autumn e-tron was ninth final month, making it the Volkswagen Group’s finest promoting mannequin. This appears to show that the German conglomerate is prioritising its increased margin fashions.
Within the second half of the desk, the highlights are the #17 Volvo XC60 PHEV (as soon as once more: increased vary = increased gross sales), the #19 Mini Cooper EV (it appears the new hatch has ramped up manufacturing these days), and the #20 Kia EV6, with the sporty Korean set to develop into a well-known face within the desk.
Under the highest 20, the trendy Polestar 2 acquired 2,085 registrations, because of the cheaper variations, and the future basic BMW i3 goes to retire with a bang, having scored 2,170 registrations final month. We’d see the little Bimmer present up on the desk quickly! (Fingers crossed.)
Wanting on the 2022 rating, the Tesla Mannequin Three is again within the management place because of a robust month, adopted by the Kia Niro EV and Fiat 500e, however the possible winner of this 12 months’s race is now in fifth. The Tesla Mannequin Y is a few 2,500 models behind its Mannequin Three sibling, however anticipate the crossover to surpass its older sibling someday this 12 months. (June?)
The PHEV title is for now within the palms of the #Four Peugeot 3008 PHEV, which is well passing up the 2021 winner, the Ford Kuga PHEV. The Kuga PHEV is simply #14 within the desk this 12 months and 4th within the PHEV class. That claims quite a bit concerning the volatility of the PHEV class.
Elsewhere, the principle information was the rise and rise of two fashions, with the #7 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and #15 Kia EV6 proving to be two worthy contenders within the midsize section. An fascinating truth: the three finest promoting midsize BEVs in Europe all come from Asia.
Within the second half of the desk, observe the gradual begins of VW’s ID.4 (4th in 2021, 12th now) and ID.3 (third in 2021, 18th now), in addition to that of the arch-rival Renault Zoe (2nd then, ninth now) and Peugeot e-208 EV (10th then, 20th now).
Within the automaker rating, issues are fairly balanced. Whereas final 12 months’s winner, Volkswagen (5.9%) is solely eighth, the race between BMW and Mercedes (each have 9.6% share) is tremendous scorching, with solely 120 models separating the Bavarian from its rival Mercedes.
In third we’ve got a shock, with Volvo (6.4%) leaping to the final place on the rostrum, surpassing Peugeot (additionally 6.4%) and Kia (6.3%). Kia is holding onto the fifth place by simply 10 models, forward of #6 Audi in the intervening time. seventh is Hyundai, with 6% share, adopted by the aforementioned Volkswagen, whereas Tesla is ninth, with 5.4% share.
Arranging issues by automotive group, Volkswagen Group is forward with 18.7% share, above Stellantis (15.9%). The runner-up multinational conglomerate managed to maintain a strong distance between itself and the present bronze medalist, Hyundai–Kia (12.3%). In the meantime, #Four BMW Group (11.9%) isn’t far-off. Will we see a place change right here in March?
Or … might or not it’s the case that #5 Mercedes-Benz Group (10.8%) begins to go after its Bavarian arch rival?
With Geely–Volvo and the Renault–Nissan Alliance greater than 2% behind, for now it appears these prime 5 OEMs will probably be secure from the competitors.
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