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December was one other robust month within the Dutch marketplace for plugin automobile gross sales, with 13,795 plugin registrations. This outcome translated into an excellent 52% plugin automobile (PEV) share, with 42% share from simply full battery-electric automobiles (BEV).
These spectacular outcomes pulled the 2023 plugin share to 44% (31% BEV), a 9% leap over the 35% (23% BEV) in 2022 and the 30% (20% BEV) of 2021, which itself was a optimistic improve over the earlier yr’s results of 25% (21% BEV). Moreover, these numbers are nicely above the 15% plugin share of 2019 and the 6% share of 2018. So, whereas these aren’t Tony Seba–like disruptive numbers, it’s constant progress, so one can’t actually complain an excessive amount of. This could enable the Dutch passenger automobile market to turn out to be 100% BEV earlier than the 2035 100% ZEV mandate from the European Union with no sweat.
BEVs represented 71% of the overall plugin market in 2023, a slight enchancment over the 2022 outcome (68%), however nonetheless removed from the 82% of plugin registrations in 2020. Nonetheless, progress is progress, even whether it is simply 3%, so the Dutch market continues heading in the right direction.
Wanting into 2024, there may be a small gross sales hangover in Q1, one thing this market is used to, however count on issues to choose up once more round Q2, ending 2024 with one other nice outcome and possibly pulling the plugin share above the 50% mark.
final month’s finest sellers, Tesla was the large winner, with a #1 and #2 win. The Tesla Mannequin 3 was the large shock runner-up, permitting it to be #2 in December’s general auto market, simply behind the untouchable Tesla Mannequin Y. In the meantime, the Volvo XC40 took the bronze medal, in each the EV market and the general market.
With a 100% EV podium and 52% plugin share, the plugin market mainly merged with the general market, as confirmed by the truth that the general high 10 included 5 BEVs (#1 Tesla Mannequin Y, #2 Tesla Mannequin 3, #3 Volvo XC40 EV, #8 MG 4, #10 BMW iX1). And the closely electrified Kia Niro was in #5. There have been solely three unpluggable fashions within the high 10 (the #4 Renault Clio, #7 Toyota Aygo X, and #9 Toyota Corolla). Apparently sufficient, two of them are small-sized vehicles, which is turning into one thing like the ultimate frontier for BEVs … one thing for policymakers to consider.
Beneath the rostrum, the highlights have been the MG4 ending the month in 4th, with 576 models, and BMW’s dynamic duo, the iX1 crossover and i4 liftback, entering into fifth and eighth, respectively. The BMWs proceed on the rise, highlighting a powerful month general from the Bavarian make. Different BMW fashions additionally contributed vital volumes, just like the 150 models of the iX3, the 124 models of the iX, and the 95 models of the i5.
These final two fashions allowed BMW to be the very best promoting model within the full measurement class. Audi may need its full measurement throne at risk in 2024. Good timing, then, to introduce that Audi A6 e-tron….
A point out goes out to the Volvo C40, with the sporty SUV ending the month in #13, with 251 models, highlighting an excellent month for the Swedish make. With the much-awaited EX30 touchdown in December, with 74 models, count on Volvo to expertise a optimistic 2024.
Exterior the highest 20, the highlights have been the MG ZS EV, with 183 registrations, and the Polestar 2, with 156 registrations. Mercedes additionally had a optimistic month, with the EQB scoring 130 registrations in December, adopted by its smaller sibling, the EQA (96 registrations) and … the eVito Tourer (86 registrations). Yep, the large van-with-windows MPV has overwhelmed all the opposite massive electrical Mercedes in Dutch lands!
Within the Chinese language newcomers part, whereas the 109 registrations of the BYD Atto 3 (euro-spec Yuan Plus) are usually not actually stunning, the 112 deliveries of the XPeng G9 are considerably greater than anticipated, with the flagship XPeng SUV ending December in third within the full measurement class, simply behind the 124 models of the BMW iX and the 147 models of the Audi Q8 e-tron. Add the Zeekr 001’s December outcome (79 models) and the Chinese language are beginning to make themselves felt on the costliest finish of the Dutch EV market….
Wanting on the 2023 rating, the Tesla Mannequin Y took the 2023 Finest Vendor award. The US crossover additionally received the very best vendor title within the general rating. (That is the second time {that a} Tesla topped the general charts, the primary being in 2019 when the Mannequin 3 did it). The Mannequin Y is the third Tesla to win the EV finest vendor title, after the 2017 & 2018 titles of the Mannequin S and the 2019 title of the Mannequin 3.
Final yr’s winner, the Lynk & Co 01 PHEV, took the bronze medal (and eighth place within the general auto market), whereas the Volvo XC40 received the bronze medal within the final stage of the race.
The Mannequin Y was the eighth completely different mannequin to win the very best vendor title since 2015, the others being the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the Volkswagen Passat PHEV, the Tesla Mannequin S, the Tesla Mannequin 3, the Volkswagen ID.3, the Skoda Enyaq, and the Lynk & Co 01 PHEV. This range says lots in regards to the steadiness of this market and the altering tastes/insurance policies right here. So, will the Tesla mannequin retain the title in 2024? [Editor’s note: The Netherlands market often feels like the most diverse EV market in the world.]
As seen within the earlier paragraph, on this market, one can at all times count on surprises, so I can’t actually say who will win this yr’s title, however current historical past, the Mannequin Y begins because the strongest candidate.
In Volvo’s steady, this yr’s runner-up, the XC40, shall be cannibalized by its smaller, cooler, and above all cheaper EX30, which is able to spend many of the yr ramping up. In the meantime, the Peugeot e-208 EV doesn’t have the consistency to ship robust performances all year long, and the Volkswagen Group MEB fashions are at the moment not in demand…. Possibly a worth lower would assist?
This yr’s surprises ought to come from the MG4, which is able to certainly leap to the highest half of the desk, whereas the BMW iX1 will proceed to ramp up deliveries and probably turn out to be high 5 materials.
However again to the 2023 closing rating, the final month of the yr had some last-minute place modifications, with the Tesla Mannequin 3 climbing one place, to sixth, whereas the aforementioned BMW iX1 and MG4 have been the Climbers of the Month, with the previous leaping to #11 and the latter rising three positions, from 18th in November to fifteenth in December.
Lastly, the Polestar 2 joined the desk in December in #20, certainly helped by the revised specs of the liftback mannequin.
measurement classes, within the metropolis automobile class, the Dacia Spring had a shock win over the earlier chief, the Fiat 500e, stealing the Italian’s lead within the final stage of the race with 193 registrations vs. simply 15, which allowed the Sino-Romanian to surpass the small Fiat. The Dacia had 1,461 registrations, towards 1,381 for the Fiat.
The Peugeot e-208 has received its third consecutive class title, with no competitors in sight. The runner-up, the Opel Corsa EV, additionally a Stellantis mannequin, ended the yr ten positions under, in #14. Actually, the one two small EVs on this high 20 got here from the Stellantis steady, within the type of the aforementioned Opel Corsa EV and Peugeot e-208.
The compact class title went to the Volvo XC40, this time beating its Chinese language cousin, the Lynk & Co 01 PHEV. And the Kia Niro rounded out the class podium.
Within the midsize class, the Tesla Mannequin Y regained the title, and this time it was a gold and silver win for Tesla, because the Mannequin 3 was the runner-up. The BMW i4 took bronze, however with the BMW liftback nonetheless distant from the Mannequin 3. In any case, it’s a vital enchancment for the Bavarian automaker, because the i4 permits it to have a foot within the door till the Neue Klasse technology of fashions arrive.
As for the complete measurement class, as at all times, the Audi Q8 e-tron reigns supreme, however the final months of the yr have proven quite a few fashions keen to offer it a run for its cash in 2024.
Within the producer rating, Tesla went again from nowhere in 2022 (simply 4.5% share) to the management spot in 2023, with 11.9% share, thus incomes its 4th title in Dutch lands after its 2017 to 2019 successful streak. It’s at the moment the strongest candidate for the 2024 title, however Volvo and BMW shall be worthy rivals.
Talking of BMW (9.1%), the German make additionally had causes to have fun, successful its third silver medal, following those of 2022 and 2016. Will the Bavarian attempt to win its first gold in 2024?
As for final yr’s winner, Volvo, it ended 2023 in third, with 8.8% share, up 0.3% from the earlier month. The Swedish model could possibly be affected by EX30-fever, with the XC40 performances dropping after the presentation of its youthful sibling. Higher luck in 2024?
Off the rostrum, lots has gone on within the final month of the yr, with Kia (6.8%, up from 6.2% within the earlier month) profiting in December from good performances throughout the board (Niro, EV6, EV9, Sportage…). It jumped two positions and ended the yr in 4th, forward of #5 Volkswagen and #6 Peugeot (6.4%), with the French model affected by a horrible December and dropping two positions within the final stage of the race (the ramp-up of the refreshed e-208 EV and e-2008 EV shouldn’t be going nicely…). Nonetheless, though Kia’s 4th place looks like a terrific end-of-year efficiency, let’s not overlook that the Korean make was #1 in 2021 and #3 in 2022. So … sure, a downward pattern is seen.
Prime Auto Teams for Electrical Automobile Gross sales within the Netherlands — 2023
Within the OEM desk, there was additionally a major change, with chief Stellantis experiencing issues with a number of manufacturers, and most significantly, with its star participant, Peugeot. The multinational OEM crashed in December, sinking by 0.7% share to fifteen.1%, which, added to a different constant month from Volkswagen Group (15.6%, up 0.1% share), allowed the German group to win the OEM race within the final stage — its 4th win in a row.
However this was the toughest of all of them, and solely attainable as a result of Stellantis managed to grab defeat from the jaws of victory…. So, possibly Volkswagen Group received’t be so fortunate in 2024.
Count on Stellantis to have a go once more on the title, whereas #3 Geely–Volvo (14% in 2023) will even be looking out for a three-horse race to the highest.
Regardless of the unlucky accident in December, Stellantis can’t actually complain, as a result of its #2 place in 2023 is an enchancment over the #3 spot of 2022 and its #5 place of 2021.
Off the rostrum, Tesla (11.9%, up 0.4%) took the 4th spot in 2023, whereas Hyundai–Kia ended the yr in fifth, with 11.3% (up from 11% in November).
BMW Group (10.3%) led to sixth this yr, however count on it to carry out higher in 2024. The iX1 will proceed to ramp up deliveries, and its British arm, MINI, ought to see a surge in gross sales — not solely it can have a brand new technology Mini Cooper EV developing quickly, however there shall be two different necessary fashions touchdown: the B-Phase/subcompact Aceman, and the C-segment/compact Countryman EV. Tesla’s 4th place could possibly be at risk….
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