Germany remains by far the leading European MHEV producer in 2023
- Inovev has calculated the production volume in Europe (EU + UK) of 48V micro-hybrid cars (MHEV). This volume reached 735,752 units in the first half of 2023 (10% of production) compared to 521,925 in the first half of 2022 (8% of production), which represents an increase of 41% over one year. This is a volume equivalent to that of BEVs produced in Europe.
- Here again, Germany is clearly ahead of other European countries,since it alone produces 40% of all MHEVs produced in Europe in the first half of 2023. This is the result of the strong presence of Premium brands in Germany . MHEVs are actually mainly models from Premium brands (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover) but mainstream brands are starting to invest in this market, such as Ford or Fiat. This is the reason why Italy (Fiat) and Romania (Ford) are second and third MHEV producers in Europe. France is not yet on this market. Inovev forecasts that 48V MHEV micro-hybridization will develop among all mainstream carmakers and grow at the same rate as BEVs.
- Concerning non-rechargeable full-hybrid cars(HEV-full), only five countries will produce them in Europe in 2023, and it is France (thanks to the Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross) which remains the leader in terms of production ahead of Spain and the United Kingdom. The production volume in Europe (EU + UK) of non-rechargeable full-hybrid cars (HEV-full) cars reached 307,273 units in the first half of 2023 (4% of production) compared to 217,195 in the first half of 2022 (3% of production). ) which represents an increase of 41% over one year.