The BEV market in Europe in the first six months of 2022
- The market for 100% electric cars (BEV) in Europe (29 countries) reached 636,000 units in the first half of 2022 compared to 475,000 in the first half of 2021, which represents an increase of 34% over one year. The market share of these cars nevertheless remains low, at 11.5% of total European registrations, but it is progressing compared to last year, which did not yet reach 10%. It should be noted that this market share is especially noticeable in Western European countries, with Eastern European countries being less fond of this type of vehicle.
- The leading supplier of these electric cars in Europe is the Volkswagen group (with its various brands Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi, Porsche, Cupra) which sold 124,000 BEVs there in the first half of 2022 (compared to 117,500 in the first half of 2021). The Stellantis group (with its various brands Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Fiat, DS) consolidates its second place, with 114,000 units (against 74,000) and is approaching the Volkswagen group. The Tesla group is third, with 83,000 units (against 66,000) and has had a factory in Germany since April 2022 to manufacture its models for Europe. The Hyundai-Kia group is fourth, with 79,000 units (against 51,000), ahead of Renault-Nissan, with 70,000 units (against 66,000) which failed to take advantage of its lead acquired between 2012 and 2018. premium manufacturers BMW (52,000 units) and Mercedes (43,000 units), then the Chinese Geely (26,000 units) and MG (18,000 units). The first American, Ford is tenth (12,000 units) while GM is practically non-existent. Tata Motors (Jaguar Land Rover) and Geely (Volvo) follow well behind.
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