Stellantis aims to double its production at Ellesmere Port by 2027
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Stellantis aims to double its production at Ellesmere Port by 2027
- A few years ago, the Stellantis group decided to concentrate production of its battery electric small vans (N1-1 segment: Citroën e- Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner, Opel e-Combo, Fiat e- Doblo ) at its Ellesmere Port plant in the UK. Production volume for these models there reached 26,386 units in 2025, according to Inovev, including the electric Toyota ProAce City, which is based on Stellantis' N1-1 small vans. This volume represents significant progress compared to 2024 (+25.5%), which did not exceed 21,018 units.
- But the Franco-Italian-American carmaker wants to go further and has announced that it will add new models to this site starting in 2027. These will be mid-range (N1-2) and fully electric commercial vehicles, such as the Citroën e- Jumpy, Peugeot e-Expert, Opel e- Vivaro and Fiat e-Scudo, to which will be added the electric Toyota ProAce based on these models. Currently, these models are produced at the Hordain plant in northern France, alongside their internal combustion engine versions.
- Stellantis believes it can double the production volume of the Ellesmere Port plant thanks to the contribution of these new models, especially as the share of electric vehicles is expected to increase within this category in Europe.
- According to Inovev, between 15,000 and 20,000 of these Stellantis and Toyota N1-2 electric models were sold in 2025, corresponding to a production volume of between 15,000 and 20,000 units last year. In 2026, sales of these models are expected to reach between 20,000 and 25,000 units. In 2027, sales could exceed 25,000 units, meaning the Ellesmere Port plant will indeed double its current production volume to over 50,000 vehicles per year, including the electric N1-1 and N1-2 vehicles.
Chinese carmakers held 8% of the European market in the first quarter of 2026
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Chinese carmakers held 8% of the European market in the first quarter of 2026
- Last year, Chinese automakers held 6.0% of the European market (30 countries = EU + UK + Switzerland + Norway) for passenger cars, excluding Volvo, which is a Swedish subsidiary of the Chinese Geely group. Including Volvo, they held 8.5% of the European market.
- Chinese carmakers have been steadily increasing their sales in Europe since 2020, with their models appealing to a growing number of European customers, especially since their prices are often lower than those of their non-Chinese competitors. Their market share in Europe rose from 0.3% in 2020 to 0.7% in 2021, 1.7% in 2022, 2.8% in 2023, 3.1% in 2024, and 6.0% in 2025.
- In 2026, Chinese carmakers further increased their market share in Europe, reaching 7.3% in January, 8.1% in February, and 8.3% in March (excluding Volvo). This trend is expected to continue and accelerate in the coming months. The 10% mark will likely be reached or even surpassed in 2027 or 2028.
- Over the first three months of 2026, this market share reaches 8.0% in Europe (compared to 6.0% in 2025).
- A projection for 2030 suggests that Chinese carmakers could represent between 12% and 15% of the European passenger car market (excluding Volvo), and 11% if light commercial vehicles are included.
- This market share of 11% by 2030 would therefore be twice that recorded in 2025, since Chinese carmakers represented only 5.4% of the European market for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles excluding Volvo last year.
Vietnam currently has the highest BEV rate
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Vietnam currently has the highest BEV rate
- Europe 30 countries (EU + UK + Switzerland + Norway) is positionned in fourth position globally behind Vietnam, China and Thailand in terms of BEV market share in the light vehicles (passenger vehicles + LUVs ) market.
- Vietnam is the country with the highest sales rate of BEVs, with a share of 32.3% in 2025, ahead of China (28.1%), Thailand (19.3%) and Europe 30 (17.1%).
- These rates differ slightly from those calculated in our previous Auto-Analyses, which only considered passenger cars. For example, the market share of BEVs in Europe 30 reaches 19.5% when only passenger cars are taken into account.
- Asia is leading the battery electric vehicles market. Indeed, when we look at the top ten countries in the table below, we see that six are located in Asia. If we consider the ranking by country strictly speaking, four European countries surpass Vietnam in terms of BEV market share in 2025. These are Norway (79.4%), Denmark (54.9%), the Netherlands (40.4%), and Sweden (32.8%), all located in Northern Europe, and in particular the three Scandinavian countries.
- The table below includes 55 countries + 30 European countries, for a total of 85 countries . It is difficult to obtain information on the other countries – which are generally small markets – not listed in this table.
BYD's Hungarian factory releases its first models
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BYD's Hungarian factory releases its first models
- BYD's Hungarian assembly plant in Szeged has just rolled off its first models: the Dolphin Surf (A-segment) and the Atto 2 (B-segment). Initially designed for 150,000 vehicles per year, with the potential to increase to 300,000 vehicles per year by 2030, this plant is not only BYD's first European light vehicle manufacturing facility but also the first large-scale European plant for a Chinese automaker.
- BYD, which has become a global leader in battery electric vehicles, chose Hungary for its first European car assembly plant (the carmaker already has an electric bus factory in the country). This decision is part of an expansion strategy aimed at strengthening its presence in a European market undergoing a major energy transition, but which is also highly competitive and heavily regulated. It also allows BYD to avoid tariffs on electric vehicles imported into China and to reduce logistics costs by producing closer to the market.
- BYD sold 187,657 cars in Europe (30 countries: EU + UK + Switzerland + Norway) in 2025, compared to 60,004 in 2024, 17,398 in 2023, and 4,038 in 2022. Currently selling around ten models in Europe, BYD is experiencing strong growth on the continent, and local production will allow it to accelerate its development. As the factory ramps up production, BYD will assemble other models there. The opening of the BYD factory in Hungary represents a major strategic step for the carmaker and for the European automotive industry. By 2030, this facility could transform the electric vehicle landscape in Europe, strengthening competitiveness, innovation, and local production capacity. Hungary, for its part, will be able to establish itself as a key player in the electric mobility of the future.
Vinfast became the leader in the Vietnamese market in 2025
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Vinfast became the leader in the Vietnamese market in 2025
- It took three years to Vinfast to established itself as the leader in the Vietnamese automotive market. Created in 2017 by the Vingroup conglomerate, the carmaker initially designed and launched internal combustion engine cars (derived from BMW models) before making a major strategic shift: becoming an independant producer of battery electric vehicles.
- This transition, which began in 2021, has profoundly transformed the country's automotive landscape and positioned Vinfast as the main driver of the electrification of the Vietnamese market. Vietnam, long dominated by foreign brands (Toyota, Hyundai, Kia), experienced a dramatic acceleration in sales of battery electric vehicles starting in 2023. This trend is largely driven by Vinfast, whose compact and affordable models are enjoying massive success with urban households. The carmaker also benefits from strong institutional support, a rapidly expanding charging network, and a highly valued national brand image.
- In 2023, Vinfast sold 35,000 vehicles in the Vietnamese market, all battery electric, representing 10% of the market. While not yet the market leader in terms of volume, the brand already dominated the BEV segment. The VFe34, the brand's first electric SUV, played a key role in this growth, while the VF8 and VF9 were beginning to establish themselves in higher segments.
- The year 2024 marked a turning point. Vinfast became the best-selling car brand in Vietnam, with 87,000 sales (representing 21% of the market). By 2025, Vinfast was selling 175,000 battery electric vehicles cars, holding 35% of the Vietnamese market. A meteoric rise.
- Vinfast currently communicated only on its BEVs sales, even if thermal vehicles still appeared on their catalogue. However quantities of these ICE models are not available.
- The quantities published below correspond to the sales of each BEV model on the Vietnamese market in 2025.