The US EV market (100% Electric+Hybrids) for the first 6 months of 2015

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The US EV market (100% Electric+Hybrids) for the first 6 months of 2015

 

- In the first half of 2015, the share of EVs in the US reached 2.8% against 3.6% last year. Sales of EVs decreased by 15.5% due to the fall of petrol prices (petrol being far ahead of any other power type), fewer subsidies and the increasing share of SUV, a category in which there are very few EV available. The share of the Chevrolet Volt decreased by 35%, the Nissan Leaf decreased by 23% and the Toyota Prius plug-in decreased by 70%! Sales of hybrid vehicles didn’t suffer such strong decreases: Honda decreased by 21% while the Toyota Prius decreased by 16%.


- The share of non plug-in hybrids reached 2.3% in the first half of 2015 while the share of 100% electric and plug-in hybrids only reached 0.5%. Over the same period diesel vehicles (very niche in the US) didn’t loose any market share, with 1% of the market it stayed stable due to the decline in fuel prices.


- By model, it appears that Toyota hold the first 4 places in the category of non plug-in hybrids (Prius, Prius C, Camry, Prius+) and Nissan hold the second place in the category of electric vehicles (behind the Tesla Model S but ahead of the Chevrolet Volt). In fact, the Japanese carmaker holds 2/3 of the market for hybrids and electric cars in the US, identical to the same period last year.

 

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Assessment of UK sales (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015

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Assessment of UK sales (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015

 

- In the first half of 2015, the British market (PC+UV) grew by 8.1% to 1.55 million units. As for Germany, France and Europe in general, sales of commercial vehicles have progressed well (+ 20% reaching 182 400 units), and that of passenger cars grew by 6.7% (1.38 million units).

- By segment, solid growth is recorded for segment D (+ 24.5% reaching 205 000 units). Only segments A (-3.3% decreasing to 125 700 units) and E (-1.8% decreasing to 78 800 units) are down. By body, like other European countries, sales of SUV are still progressing (+ 24.9% reaching 325 300 units) at the expense of the MPV category (-25.8% decreasing to 80 500 units).

- By brand, Ford, is the leading brand in the country and increased by 6.2% to almost 224 000 units. The brand benefited from the growth of the Kuga SUV (+44.8% reaching 16 600 units) and the launch of the Ecosport (4 100 units). Furthermore, the Transit Custom also rose sharply (+25.2% to 36 000 units), making it the fifth best-selling vehicle in the United Kingdom, regardless as to whether they are PC or UV , this is something quite unusual in a mature market. Overall, all brands grew, apart from Honda (-7.6% decreasing to 27 600 units), Suzuki (-10.3% decreasing to 17 700 units) and DS (-26.3% reaching less than 10 000 units). These three brands are awaiting new developments that are expected to arrive in the second half of the year or early 2016.

- By model, sales of the Ford Fiesta were almost stable (-1% decreasing to 71 200 units), while the new version of the Opel / Vauxhall Corsa increased by 19% to nearly 52 000 units.
 

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Assessment of French sales (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015

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Assessment of French sales (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015

 

- In the first half of 2015, the car market (PC + UV) in France rose by 5.5% to almost 1.2 million units compared to the same period last year. Sales of passenger cars rose by 6.1% (to just over 1 million units) and those of commercial vehicles by 2.2% (175 000 units).

- All market segments increased, with a strong increase in segment A (+ 17.9% to 82 000 units) and segment D (16% to 81 400 units), like in Germany. Following the same trend, it is the SUV market that has grown the most (+ 22.4% to 258 000 units) while the MPV market was down by 7.7% (125 000 units). SUVs are reinforcing themselves as the second category of bodywork sold in France and Europe.

- By brand, Renault consolidated its leading position in the French market with an increase of 6.4% of sales (269 000 units), ahead of Peugeot (+ 6.5% reaching  206 000 units). Citroën it is down 2.7% (to 136 000 units). Significant increases were to be credited to Hyundai (+ 54.2% reaching 12 000 units) and Mini (+ 48.5% reaching  11 300 units). The progress of Fiat (+ 12.5% reaching 46 600 units) that benefit from the novelty effect of the 500X SUV must also be acknowledged.

- By model, despite a slight decline in sales, the Renault Clio remains the market leader (-3.5% reaching  76 000 units), ahead of the Peugeot 208 (+ 0.9% reaching  54 000 units). The 308 took full advantage of its ramp-up, with an increase of 42.5% of sales (43 500 units). The SUVs Dacia Duster (-13.7% reaching  20 000 units) and 3008 (-13.6% reaching  18 000 units) both declined pending for their renewal, while the Citroën C4 Cactus just crossed the 10 000 sales threshold.
 

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Assessment of US production (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015

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Assessment of US production (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015

 

- In the first half 2015, car production (PC + UV) in the US increased slightly by 1.2% to 6.1 million units. There has been a production slowdown after several booming years, post-automotive crisis. The production of passenger cars increased by 3.5% (4.7 million units) while that of commercial vehicles declined by 5.7% (to 1.4 million units).

- The Ford Group, the leading carmaker in the US, fell by 2% to 1.2 million units, ahead of GM that was also down by 2.7% (1 million units), while FCA is almost stagnant at 917 000 units (+ 0.9%). Strong growth is to be credited to foreign groups: BMW (+11.8% reaching 197 000 units) thanks to the ramp-up of the X4 and the progression of the X6 ; Daimler (+ 97.4% reaching 174 600 units), which benefited from the transfer of the Mercedes C Class (55 000 units produced); Subaru (+ 35% reaching 115 200 units) thanks to sales of the Legacy / Outback.

- By model, the F series remained the most produced models, despite a decline of 15.6% (to 432 000 units). Nevertheless, coming months should see an increase with the ramp up of the new F-150. The Japanese Toyota Camry sedan saw its production stagnated (+ 0.8% reaching 233 690 units), while its rival, the Honda Accord was down by 19.4% (to 195 000 units). It is interesting to point out the increase of the Chrysler 200, recently renewed (+ 108% reaching 98 800 units).
 

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Assessment of UK production (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015

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Assessment of UK production (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015

 

- In the first half of 2015, car production (PC + UV) in Britain has remained stable (+ 0.9% to 834 000 units). Production of passenger cars has remained almost unchanged (+ 0.1% reaching  792 000 units) while that of commercial vehicles increased by 19.7% (42 000 units).

- With a production growth of 6.3% (246 000 units), the Tata Motors group and its subsidiary JLR (Jaguar - Land Rover) has become the largest producer of vehicles in the UK in the first half of the year. The Indian group benefited from the launch of the Discovery Sports (40 500 units), the Jaguar XE (10 500 units) and the good shape of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport (+ 16.2% to 80 000 units), offsetting the decline of the Evoque (-29.3% to 45 000 units). The Tata Motors group is just ahead of the Renault-Nissan group, which saw its production fall by 12.8% (245 500 units), following the drop in sales of the Nissan Note (-51% to 20 800 units) and Nissan Juke (-20.8% to 59 000 units). The BMW Group had a strong growth in this half (+ 29.6% to 95 600 units) thanks to the success of the Mini brand. GM Group also rose significantly (+ 24% reaching 78 800 units) thanks to its Vivaro utility. The production of the Opel / Vauxhall Astra should also increase in coming months.

- By model, the Nissan Qashqai remains the most produced vehicle in the UK (+ 6.5% to 156 000 units), ahead of the Toyota Auris, which is declining slightly (-2.1% reaching 68 800 units). With a drop in production, the Nissan Juke is now the third most-produced vehicle in Britain.
 

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  1. Assessment of German sales (PC+UV) for the first six months of 2015
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