Citroen, Clean, Motors and PHEV

[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

MAY 1, 2023

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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UK Plugin EV Share Shrinks In July, BEVs Still Growing

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 5, 2022

BEV share grew, but not enough to outweigh PHEVs’ lower share. The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 16.7% share in July, down from 17.1% year on year. Overall auto volumes were down 9% YoY, to 112,162, the lowest July in over 16 years. Hyundai was the leading brand in UK BEV sales […].

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Germany – Tesla Model Y Leads In Hangover Plugin Market

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 11, 2023

BEV grew share slightly, but PHEVs lost half their share YoY, due to recent policy changes. Germany’s plugin electric vehicles took 21.6% of the auto market in March, down from 25.6% year on year. Overall auto volume was 281,361 units, up over 16% YoY, but still well down from pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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Tesla Model Y Wins UK Bestseller Spot In March, Record BEV Volumes

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 6, 2023

BEVs saw fractional market share growth YoY, and a new volume record, whilst PHEVs saw a slight decline. The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 22.4% of the auto market in March, down from 22.7% year on year. Combustion-only powertrains lost 2.5% Overall auto volume was 287,825 units, up some 18% YoY, though […]

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

Drive Electric

MAY 15, 2022

And the investigation of extending the Clean Car Discount to other vehicle types. In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. A social leasing programme. Some key stats: In New Zealand right now there are more than 70 models of new EVs available. MIA, May 2022).

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UK’s EV Share Hits 40% In December – Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 8, 2023

The UK’s auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 39.4% share of new sales in December, a new record, up from 33.2% year on year. Full electrics alone took almost a third of the market. Overall auto volumes were up 18% year on year in December, but still down compared to pre-2020 norms. The Tesla […].

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UK Plugin EVs Take 27.7% Share – Tesla Model Y Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 27.7% share in November, down from 28.1% year on year. Full electric share grew YoY, but was outweighed by plugin hybrids’ decline. Overall auto volumes were up over 23% YoY, to 142,889 units, though still almost 9% down on 2019 seasonal levels. The Tesla Model Y […].

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UK BEV Volume Up YoY Despite Tesla Mid-Quarter Restocking

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.5% share in October, with growing year on year volumes. Despite volume gain, YoY plugin share saw a slight dip (from 23.1%), against greater YoY gains in overall auto volume, up 26% to 134,344 units (from a record low baseline). October market volume was still at […].

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EVs Take 55% Of The German Auto Market In December!

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 7, 2023

The tide has turned in the electrification of the German auto market, with plugin electric vehicles taking the majority of sales for the first time in December. Plugins took 55.4% of the month’s passenger auto sales, with full electrics taking a third (33.2%), and plugin hybrids taking over a fifth (22.2%).

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Germany’s EVs Near 40% Share – Tesla Model 3 Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Germany’s plugin electric vehicle share broke new records in November, gaining 39.4% of the auto market, up from 34.4%, year on year. Overall auto volumes were 260,512 units, up some 31% YoY, though still down around 10% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Tesla Model 3 was the bestselling full electric.

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Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 32.2% share in September, up from 28.7% year on year. Full electrics grew more than plugin hybrids. Overall auto volume was 224,864 units, up 14% from last year, and down some 8% from September 2019’s result.

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UK Plugin Share Flat In January As Economy Stumbles

CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles (EVs) take 20.0% share of new sales in January, flat from 20.4% year on year. Full electrics grew slightly whilst plugin hybrids shrank. Overall auto volume was 131,994 units, up some 15% YoY, but still 21% below pre-2020 seasonal norms. Volkswagen was the UK’s best selling BEV […]

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Germany’s BEVs Grow In April, Volkswagen ID.4 Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 8, 2023

The German auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.5% share in April, significantly down from 24.3% year on year. Full electrics, however, saw increased share, though were outweighed by a halving of plugin hybrid share, a result of recent policy adjustments. Overall auto volume in April was 202,947 units, 12.6%

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Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% YoY, to 208,642 units. This, however, is still down by almost 25% from the pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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Germany’s Plugin EVs Resume Growth, Tesla Model Y Leads

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 28.5% market share in August 2022, their best result YTD, though only marginally up on August 2021’s 27.6%. Overall auto volumes were 199,183 units, fractionally up YOY, but dramatically down by some 37% from the 2018-2019 seasonal average of 315,000 units.

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German EV Market — Hangover After Pull-Forward In December

CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Germany saw plugin electric vehicle (EV) share at a low ebb in January, just 15.1%, from 21.6% year on year. The one-off low result comes in the shadow of record plugin share in December, ahead of reduced incentives from January 1st; the imbalance will normalise in the coming months. Overall auto volumes were 179,225 units, […]

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UK Plugin EV Share At 22%, Tesla Model Y Overall Runner Up

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2022

June saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.6% market share in the UK, up from 17.2% This despite a temporary availability shortfall, stemming from pauses at Tesla Shanghai. Overall auto volumes were at 140,958 units, the weakest June since 1996. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling plugin in June, and the 2nd best […].

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UK Plugin EV Share Grows YoY, BMW Leads In May

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 6, 2022

The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 18.3% share of the auto market in May, from 14.7% Full battery electrics grew share almost 1.5x YoY, and plugin hybrids lost share. Overall auto volumes were down over 34% from pre-pandemic seasonal norms, at 124,394 units. Market Share Trends The combined plugin total of 18.3% in […].

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Germany’s EV Share Cold Comfort Against 34% Shortfall In Overall Auto Market

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 25.5% share in July. This up from 22.6% year on year. Overall auto market volumes were down some 34% from seasonal norms, to 205,911 units, the worst July performance in many years.

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UK Auto Market Struggling But Full Electrics Still Growing

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.2% share of the auto market in August, up from 18.3% year on year. Full electrics saw a decent growth in share whilst plugin hybrids lost share, weighing on the combined plugin result. Overall auto volumes were at 68,858 units, a slight YoY improvement, though still 18.8% down […].

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UK EV Share Grows, Tesla Model Y Overall Runner Up

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Plugin electric vehicles took 22.4% share of the UK auto market in September, up from 21.6% year-on-year. Full electrics grew share, while plugin hybrids declined. Overall auto volumes were 225,269 units, up 4.6% from a year ago, but down 34.4% from September 2019. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling all electric.

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France Plugin EV Share Hits 21.4% As Diesels Reach Record Low

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 3, 2022

France, Europe’s second largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.4% market share in March 2022, up from 16.1% year on year. Full electrics took 13.5%, their 2nd highest result (following December 2021). Overall auto market volume was down by some 35% compared to pre-pandemic March 2019, at 147,077 units.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

The 250kW/679Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive e-Tron 55 Quattro is pricier, at $108,500 plus on-roads. Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. There’s already a single motor option with a dual-motor version in the works. BYD ute BYD ute patent.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

UK Plugin EV Share Shrinks In July, BEVs Still Growing

Germany – Tesla Model Y Leads In Hangover Plugin Market

Tesla Model Y Wins UK Bestseller Spot In March, Record BEV Volumes

[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

UK’s EV Share Hits 40% In December – Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller

UK Plugin EVs Take 27.7% Share – Tesla Model Y Bestseller

UK BEV Volume Up YoY Despite Tesla Mid-Quarter Restocking

EVs Take 55% Of The German Auto Market In December!

Germany’s EVs Near 40% Share – Tesla Model 3 Bestseller

Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf

UK Plugin Share Flat In January As Economy Stumbles

Germany’s BEVs Grow In April, Volkswagen ID.4 Bestseller

Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast

Germany’s Plugin EVs Resume Growth, Tesla Model Y Leads

German EV Market — Hangover After Pull-Forward In December

UK Plugin EV Share At 22%, Tesla Model Y Overall Runner Up

UK Plugin EV Share Grows YoY, BMW Leads In May

Germany’s EV Share Cold Comfort Against 34% Shortfall In Overall Auto Market

UK Auto Market Struggling But Full Electrics Still Growing

UK EV Share Grows, Tesla Model Y Overall Runner Up

France Plugin EV Share Hits 21.4% As Diesels Reach Record Low

The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

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