Evolution of the European market by engine type
- The share of diesel continues to decline sharply on the European market, since today this share has fallen to 27% of all passenger car registrations in 2020, while it was still 32% in 2019, 36 % in 2018, 45% in 2017, 50% in 2016 and 55% in 2012.
- Diesel has therefore lost 28 points in eight years, which have not been offset by the increase of electrified vehicles (hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery electric) as these now represent only 21% of registrations, despite strong growth recorded over the past two or three years.
- Of this 21%, hybrid vehicles (HEVs) represent 12% of sales in 2020, produced mainly by Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai and Kia. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) represent 4% of sales in 2020, mainly produced by Premium carmakers. Finally, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) represents 5% of sales in 2020, produced mainly by Renault and Tesla, but many competitors are starting to ramp up (Volkswagen, Hyundai, Peugeot, Opel, etc.).
- The critical question is how far the decline in diesel will go. Some foresee the end of diesel in 2030 in passenger car registrations but is this a possible scenario? And will diesel remain in the light utility vehicle categories?
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