Whereas the general French auto market had its worst yr since 1975 in 2022, with just one.5 million items registered, plugin gross sales continued to develop. December gross sales had been up 1% yr over yr (YoY), and had been a document month. Full electrical autos (BEVs) had been up 7%, to 24,733 registrations, whereas PHEVs continued within the doldrums (-7%, 14,486 registrations) — they’ve been dropping YoY each single month since final February. That allowed BEVs to have a 63% share amongst plugin autos in December, signaling the return of this market to its BEV-friendly roots. 12 months to this point (YTD), pure electrics ended with 62% share, a optimistic improve over the 53% share of 2021, besting additionally the 60% share of 2020. With PHEVs not accessing subsidies, anticipate this pattern to proceed all through 2023, with BEVs probably ending at over 70% of all plugin gross sales.
So, December noticed a 25% plugin share (16% for BEVs alone), and the total 2022 plugin share ended at 21.5% (13.3% for BEVs). That was a 3.2% improve over the 2021 results of 18.3% (9.8% BEV). That will appear low, particularly in comparison with jumps that occurred in 2021 (to 18.3%, from 11%) and 2020 (to 11%, up from 3% in 2019), however it’s progress nonetheless. That is certainly slower progress than some individuals would have hoped, however it’s a step in the appropriate course — they may get there. Hopefully, earlier than 2035. … Hey, simply three years in the past, we had been celebrating 3% plugin share. … How issues have modified!
Apparently, the present market disruption can be benefiting plug-less hybrids (HEVs), as they jumped this yr from 18% to 22% share. All in all, 2022 ended with 44% of all auto gross sales coming from electrified fashions, up from 35% in 2021. That’s an vital development, and electrified fashions ought to develop into nearly all of the general market in 2023. In the meantime, 100% petrol-powered autos misplaced 3% share within the final 12 months, to 37% on the finish of 2022. Utterly diesel-powered autos fared even worse, shedding 5% share and dropping to their present 16% share of the market.
High Promoting Electrical Automobiles in France — December 2022
final month’s greatest sellers, there was an fascinating race between the Dacia Spring and the Tesla Mannequin 3, with the small crossover profitable the higher hand. The Dacia Spring had 2,800 registrations, its greatest end in over a yr, leaving Tesla’s midsizer 129 items behind.
The fashionable and stylish Renault Megane EV took bronze, leaving the Tesla Mannequin Y and Peugeot e-208 off the rostrum.
Under the highest 5, we have now two compact hatchbacks shining, with the #6 Volkswagen ID.3 scoring 971 registrations, a brand new yr greatest, whereas in #8 we have now the MG 4, with the putting mannequin scoring 829 registrations in solely its 4th month available on the market. Anticipate MG’s hatchback to develop into a severe contender in 2023, in no small half because of its unbeatable worth for the cash.
On the PHEV facet, the star of the month was the Peugeot 3008 PHEV, #10 in December with 758 registrations. It beat the #12 Mercedes GLA PHEV regardless of the Mercedes mannequin hitting a private greatest rating, 645 registrations. The #14 Mini Countryman PHEV scored 625 registrations, additionally a brand new document.
Two extra plugin hybrids took revenue from the year-end rush, reaching uncommon presences within the high 20. The Porsche Cayenne PHEV reached #16, with 603 (pre-)registrations, whereas BMW’s MPV 2-Collection Lively Tourer PHEV was at #20, with 559 registrations.
Highlighting Volkswagen’s newfound type, the German automaker managed to position three fashions within the French high 20 final month. Moreover the already talked about #6 ID.3, Volkswagen additionally positioned the ID.5 and ID.4 siblings in #18 and #19, respectively, with each fashions hitting document scores — 593 registrations and 563 registrations. This might imply a stronger Volkswagen within the French market in 2023. Will the German model have the ability to tickle the native heroes?
Off the desk, and highlighting the expansion of the Volkswagen Group mothership, a point out is due for the document scores of the Audi This fall e-tron (282 registrations) and Cupra Born (268 registrations). In the meantime, one other MG is making inroads in France, with the Marvel R midsized SUV scoring a document 303 deliveries.
High Promoting Electrical Automobiles in France — January–December 2022
Wanting on the 2022 rating, following the Tesla Mannequin 3 breaking the Renault Zoe’s lengthy profitable streak from 2013 by means of 2020, now it’s time for Peugeot to rejoice its first EV mannequin title since … the Nineties. Yep, it has been nearly 30 years because the small Peugeot 106 EV earned the Sochaux model its final greatest vendor title.
Congrats to the winner, and it ought to stay the primary candidate for the 2023 title. Peugeot’s hatchback is receiving a refresh quickly, with up to date specs, so it ought to resist the Dacia Spring and Renault Megane EV’s makes an attempt at #1. In the meantime, not like in neighboring Germany and different markets, the Mannequin Y must share the highlight with the Mannequin 3 in France — since a) this isn’t (but) as SUV-crazed a market as others and b) this can be a extra price-sensitive market, so the value distinction between the Mannequin 3 and Mannequin Y may hold many patrons from flocking to the crossover, probably stopping the crossover from turning into the strongest contender for the most effective vendor title.
The bronze medal went to the Tesla Mannequin 3, which went up a spot in comparison with November, making the most of a gradual month from the Fiat 500e, one thing the Renault Megane EV additionally took benefit of to climb one spot, into 4th.
With the 3008 PHEV crossover ending in ninth and profitable the most effective promoting PHEV title, and two different fashions making it into the highest 20 (e-2008 and 308 PHEV), Peugeot will certainly rejoice one other optimistic yr. This additionally highlights the Stellantis technique of counting on a powerful, broad lineup (7 fashions within the high 20) as a substitute of star gamers.
Relating to last-minute place adjustments, the Tesla Mannequin Y switched positions with the Peugeot 3008 PHEV, ending the yr in eighth.
There have been 9 BEVs in high 10 positions, whereas the Mini Cooper EV reached the 14th place on the expense of the Mercedes GLC PHEV, with the German SUV at the moment going by means of a generational change.
The Climber of the Month was the VW ID.3, becoming a member of the desk in #18. That’s nonetheless a disappointing place, particularly contemplating that final yr it had led to #12, and in 2020 it was #9. …
Wanting by dimension classes, town automobile class was probably the most thrilling to observe. The Dacia Spring received the race once more, however it needed to sweat to beat the Fiat 500e. Additionally fascinating to comprehend: we have now three metropolis EVs within the high 10. And what have you learnt — metropolis EVs do promote in Europe!
Wanting on the 2020 greatest promoting full dimension mannequin, the respect went to the BMW X5 PHEV. With 2,772 deliveries, it beat the Porsche Cayenne PHEV (2,361 items). The class’s greatest promoting BEV was as soon as once more the Audi e-tron — however with a decrease rating than in 2020 (489 items vs. 804 items in 2020).
Within the remaining classes, the Peugeot e-208 comfortably beat the Renault Zoe; the Renault Megane EV received within the compact class; and within the midsize class, it was a Tesla fest, with the US automaker taking 1st and 2nd place (the Mannequin 3 received the higher hand).
High Promoting Manufacturers for EV Gross sales in France — January–December 2022
Wanting on the model rating, disruption has additionally drawn blood. Peugeot (14.1%, down from 14.8%) regained its title, leaving Renault (13.6%, down from 13.9%) the silver medal for the second yr working.
Tesla (8.9%, up from 8.2%) was the 2022 bronze medalist, adopted by Mercedes (5.9%) and Dacia (5.6%).
High Promoting Auto Teams & Alliances for EV Gross sales in France — January–December 2022
gross sales by OEM, Stellantis (28.4%, down from 29.7%) was the kingpin because of a powerful lineup. It was adopted by Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi (20.4%) after which Volkswagen Group in third (10%, up from 9.2%).
Off the rostrum, we have now Hyundai–Kia (9.1%, down from 9.4%) after which Tesla (8.9%).
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