The fastest growing carmakers in China in the first 8 months of 2022
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The fastest growing carmakers in China in the first 8 months of 2022
- Unlike the other two major global automotive markets, Europe and the United States, the Chinese market (VP+LCV = European segmentation) not only is not collapsing but is progressing significantly (+11.8%), on the first eight months of 2022 compared to the first eight months of 2021 (it even records an increase of +30% compared to 2020 and +10% compared to 2019).
- The gap between China and the other two major markets is therefore growing, with the Chinese market reaching 14.65 million units for the first time in the first eight months of 2022 (compared to 13.10 million units over the first eight months of 2021), while the European and US markets are well below 10 million units over this period. Which manufacturers are growing the most in China over the period?
- The manufacturer that has made the most progress is BYD (producer of electric cars and rechargeable hybrids) with a spectacular increase in sales of 167% which allows it to now follow the independent leaders Geely (+4%) and Changan (-1%) . Also progressed well Tesla (+67%) also producer of electric cars, GAC (+47%), Chery (+36%), Dongfeng (+29%) and SAIC (+27%). As a general rule, Chinese manufacturers show much higher growth than foreign manufacturers. And many foreign manufacturers are down, except for the Volkswagen groups (+10%), Toyota (+13%), GM (+1%), Honda (+3%) and Stellantis at a much lower level of sales (+ 17%). Conversely, Hyundai-Kia lost 33%, Mazda lost 24%, Renault-Nissan lost 8% and Ford lost 2%.
- The share of Chinese manufacturers therefore now reaches 43.5% of the market and even 48.5% if we include the Baojun and Wuling brands accounted for in the GM group.
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The xEV market worldwide by country, by segment and by manufacturer
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The xEV market worldwide by country, by segment and by manufacturer
The global market for xEVs in 2022 (BEV+PHEV+HEV-Full) will greatly exceed 10 million units in 2022, including over 6 million BEVs, over 2.25 million PHEVs and over 2.25 million HEVs -Full.
1. By country:
Chinese manufacturers represent 44% of global BEV production and even 50% of global PHEV production. On the other hand, they represent only 2% of the world production of HEV-Full. It is the Japanese manufacturers who represent the major part of the production of HEV-Full with 75% of the total. Thanks to Tesla, US manufacturers represent 32% of global BEV production, supplanting European manufacturers (20%), but only 3% of global PHEV production, while European manufacturers represent 35% of global production of PHEV.
Chinese manufacturers represent 44% of global BEV production and even 50% of global PHEV production. On the other hand, they represent only 2% of the world production of HEV-Full. It is the Japanese manufacturers who represent the major part of the production of HEV-Full with 75% of the total. Thanks to Tesla, US manufacturers represent 32% of global BEV production, supplanting European manufacturers (20%), but only 3% of global PHEV production, while European manufacturers represent 35% of global production of PHEV.
2. By segment:
The C and D segments are predominant, regardless of the country and the types of xEV engines.
The C and D segments are predominant, regardless of the country and the types of xEV engines.
3. By manufacturer:
Tesla is the leading BEV manufacturer (22% market share), ahead of BYD (11%), GM (9%) including Wuling and VW (7%). When it comes to PHEVs, BYD is the global sales leader (29% market share), ahead of Volkswagen (9%) and Geely (9%). Finally, regarding HEV-Full, Toyota represents 62% of global sales, ahead of Honda (13%).
Tesla is the leading BEV manufacturer (22% market share), ahead of BYD (11%), GM (9%) including Wuling and VW (7%). When it comes to PHEVs, BYD is the global sales leader (29% market share), ahead of Volkswagen (9%) and Geely (9%). Finally, regarding HEV-Full, Toyota represents 62% of global sales, ahead of Honda (13%).
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Automobile production in Germany by regions
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Automobile production in Germany by regions
- Inovev looked at car (PC) and light commercial vehicle (LCV) production volumes from 2015 to present in the various German Länder that produce automobiles. Most Länder had to record production cuts as early as 2017. In 2019, all Länder experienced a drop or stagnation. Recovery effects can only be recorded in 2021.
- The largest car-producing Länder, namely Bavaria (Audi, BMW), Baden-Württemberg (Mercedes) and Lower Saxony (VW), still are today. These three Länder still represent 68% of German car production today.
- Production increased sharply in Saxony due to strong business growth in Zwickau (VW ID3, ID4, ID5, Audi Q4, Cupra Born). While Saxony's share of German car production was only 4% in 2006, today it exceeds 13%. The Land seems to be attractive for builders and has become the fourth largest producing region.
- The novelty is Berlin with the production of Tesla. It is still too early to say what the scale of production will be in this region.
- North Rhine-Westphalia fell sharply due to the drop in activity of Cologne (Ford) and Bochum (Opel). While the Land's share of German car production was still over 14% in 2005, it fell to less than 6% and was overtaken by Saxony.
- The picture is also bleak for Saarland (Ford). This Land was overtaken by Saxony in 2009 and has been in the lower ranks since 2021. While its share in production was still close to 8% in 2005, it is now only close to 3%. The Saar decline is due to the decline of Ford in Saarlouis. The decision not to allocate Ford electric vehicles to this plant could lead to zero production and therefore the closure of this plant. However, Inovev has retained for its forecasts the maintenance of the factory, with production which could come from another manufacturer.
- Growth is again expected, due to the recovery of the European market and the location of electric motor vehicles in Zwickau (Saxony), but the production volume in Germany will no longer reach the levels of the years 2005-2017.
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Automotive production in France by region
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Automotive production in France by region
- Automobile production (VP+LCV) in France decreased significantly in the 2000s, in particular due to numerous relocations to Spain and Eastern European countries. Relocations to Eastern European countries had been made possible after the fall of the USSR and the entry of these countries into the European Union. Automotive production in France remained stable between 2009 and 2019, with a volume of around 2 million vehicles per year. It fell below 1.5 million units per year after 2019 (Covid effect).
- Since the year 2000, Hauts de France has been the French region where production is the most important, in particular thanks to the Toyota factory in Onnaing, the Renault factory in Douai and that of Maubeuge, the Stellantis factory in Valenciennes. In the future, this region will make great progress due to the creation of an electric hub in Douai: the Renault group's 100% electric cars will be mainly produced in the Hauts de France (Douai and Maubeuge).
- Conversely, automobile production in Ile de France – with a volume similar in 2005 to that of Hauts de France – collapsed, in particular due to the drop in activity observed in Flins, Poissy and Aulnay- undergrowth. This region, which saw the birth of the French automobile industry at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, now represents only 40% of the volume recorded in the Hauts de France.
- The Grand Est and Bourgogne Franche Comté regions also fell significantly, due to the drop in activity in Mulhouse and Sochaux.
- Brittany and Normandy remain marginal regions.
- Growth is again expected, to reach a level equivalent to that of the years 2009-2019, due to the recovery of the European market and the location in France of electric motor vehicles.
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What future for the Microlino?
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What future for the Microlino?
- The Italian brand Iso had launched in the 1950s a small two-seater urban vehicle 2.30 m long, which was accessed through the front door. This small vehicle was mass-produced in Italy, before being produced in Brazil, France, Great Britain and especially in Germany between 1955 and 1962 (by BMW). In all, nearly 180,000 examples were manufactured between 1953 and 1962, including 135,000 in Germany.
- The Swiss company Micro, which has been manufacturing electric scooters for a few years, unveiled in 2018 a concept of a 100% electric urban car (BEV) aesthetically reminiscent of the old Isetta, with its particular design and its door that opens at the front. of its body. After four years of development, the Microlino is now available on the European market. It is 22 cm longer than the old Isetta (2.52 m) and 10 cm longer than the recent Citroën Ami (2.42 m). On the other hand, it is 40 cm shorter than the Wuling Mini EV currently sold only on the Chinese market.
- The Microlino has a price of 15,000 to 20,000 euros, twice the price of a Citroën Ami (7,500 euros). For the moment, the Microlino is sold in Europe but nothing prevents us from thinking that it could be marketed on other continents, such as Asia for example. Everything will depend on the price offered. A Wuling Mini EV is priced at around 5,000 euros in China, a price that will be difficult to approach for the Microlino. In Europe, a price close to 10,000 euros would have allowed the Microlino to sell well. At 15,000 euros, or even 20,000 euros, its development on the European market will be more difficult.
- The Microlino has a choice of three battery capacities: 6 kWh, 10.5 kWh and 14 kWh. Depending on the battery, the range varies from 90 km (6 kWh) to 160 km (10.5 kWh) or 230 km (14 kWh), while the battery of the Citroën Ami (5.35 kWh) does not allow exceed 75 km.
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