Segmentation of plug-in electric and hybrid cars sold in China and Europe
Inovev compared the segmentation of electric cars and plug-in hybrid cars sold in China with those sold in Europe.
- With regard to electric cars (BEV):
§ In China, sedans account for 70% of sales of 100% electric cars, while SUVs 24% and other body types 6%. Segment C accounts for 50% of electric car sales, segment A 34%, segment B 9% and other segments 7%. The electric car is very low-end and mid-range oriented.
§ In Europe, sedans account for 82% of sales of 100% electric cars, while SUVs 12% and other body types 6%. Segment B accounts for 41% of sales of electric cars, segment C 39%, segment F 15% and other segments 5%. Segment A electric cars are virtually absent in Europe.
- With regard to rechargeable hybrid cars (PHEV):
§ In China, sedans account for 51% of plug-in hybrid car sales, while SUVs account for 49%. C segment accounts for 63% of plug-in hybrid car sales and D segment 37%.
§ In Europe, sedans account for 52% of plug-in hybrid car sales, while SUVs account for 41%. The D segment makes up 37% of plug-in hybrid car sales, the C segment 31% and the E segment 21%.
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