EV Sales

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While BEVs were a hot item last month, jumping 81%, to a record 407.000 units, PHEVs were even hooter, shooting 205% in December, allowing them to end the year with 31% of plugin sales, up 5% from the 26% of 2019, giving credit to those that say that PHEVs will still be around for a while. But more on that later.

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EV Sales

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

While BEVs jumped significantly (+118% YoY), PHEVs did even better (+138%), allowing plugin hybrids to continue ahead of full electrics (44% of registrations were BEV and 56% PHEV). Nevertheless, VW had reasons to smile about, as it placed 5 models in the Top 10, with the new Golf PHEV in #9, and the e-Golf (?!?)

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Chinese models start showing up on the radar.

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EV Sales

JANUARY 18, 2021

In a completely disrupted market, while diesel (-31% YoY) and petrol (-20%) were down in December, all electrified categories were shooting up, with HEVs up 133% YoY, while PHEVs jumped six-fold(!), 3, Passat, Golf PHEV, ID.4, and BEVs did even better, jumping 7-fold(!!!), As Renault found by chance the Magic Potion for future success?

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EV Sales

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Regarding the Q3 2020 ranking, we witness the disappearance of the Hyundai-Kia Group, that dropped from #4 then, to #6, despite record sales. Comparing with the BEV+PHEV table, the big defeated is the BMW Group, that due to its heavy reliance on PHEVs, disappears from the Top 5, while BYD replaces it.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

MG (owned by the Chinese SAIC) was the only group to post an increase in registrations, with its volume jumping from 1,327 to 2,592 units. The positive results came as a result of more electrified vehicles from Mercedes (+44%), Volkswagen (+240%), BMW (+15%), Hyundai (+25%), Volvo (+79%), and Suzuki, among others.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hyundai Kona 7,349. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover. Finally, Hyundai has a unique offering, its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle , which is available in California.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The ambitious Chinese Chery brand will launch its first electric vehicle in Australia when the Omoda E5 SUV arrives mid-year. However, Chery has in the past told Aussie media it has targeted the Hyundai Kona Electric as the rival to beat. “We Chery has confirmed there will be two E5 specifications – Standard and Premium.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. No surprises there are promises of big performance for a PHEV due late in 2022 or early 2023.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2024

That’s the task BYD’s rival Chinese brand Chery has set its incoming Omoda E5 electric compact SUV. While most EVs have tyre repair kits, the rival Hyundai Kona Electric gets a space-saver spare while Subaru plans to offer a full-size spare option on its recently-arrived Solterra EV. Give the BYD Atto 3 something to think about!

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EV Sales

MARCH 30, 2021

Interestingly, the other three models on the February Best Sellers list are all Chinese, with the highlight being the full-size #5 BYD Han EV, with 4.100 units (the PHEV Han had 928 units), with the big BYD now ruling the full-size category. 3, that jumped to #15, or the Hyundai Kona EV, now in #17. A sign of things to come?

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EV Sales

APRIL 29, 2021

Just below this Top 5, we see some surprises, with the Hyundai Kona EV returning to form, in #6, with 7,623 units, while the veteran Nissan Leaf surges to 7th, thanks to 7,511 units and the newcomer VW ID.4 4 started oficially its career in 8th, with 6,568 units and expect it to reach five-digit scores soon.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Claimed to deliver “spirited driving dynamics” the Chinese-made Cadillac Optiq features sharp styling, the brand’s arrowhead front lamps and floating roof-effect design.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Tesla Model Y now has a direct rival from Chinese challenger BYD. According to Chinese media reports, the Sea Lion 07 includes Cell to Body battery integration, reducing the pack’s impact on interior vertical space by 10mm. Meet the Sea Lion 07. 2024 BYD Sea Lion 07.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches. Buick isn’t messing around with the Envision.

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EV Central

MARCH 25, 2023

On size that pitches it against the entry-level Chinese models from BYD , MG and GWM Ora , but the challenge will be pricing, as those vehicles all start under $50,000. More likely, the e-2008 will be priced near the Kia Niro and Hyundai Kona electric. The 408 coupe-cross-over is also due in Australia in electrified form.

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EV Central

JANUARY 12, 2023

In its first year on sale the Polestar 2 outsold the Audi A4/A5, Lexus ES, Mazda6, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Passat and Hyundai Sonata. Mazda sold only 55 EVs and Hyundai and Kia managed 3381 EVs between them. That includes models from Chinese-owned brands, including LDV and MG. PHEVs are still tiny in Australia.

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EV Sales

MAY 3, 2021

and the popularity of its PHEV lineup. Regarding the Q1 2020 ranking, we witness the disappearance of the Hyundai-Kia Group, that has seen its share drop by half, from 8% a year ago, to the current 4%, so those Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are badly needed to change the fortunes of the Korean group. it had 12 months ago.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. Known as the Lightning Cat overseas, the sleek five-door from Chinese maker GWM is yet to be definitively confirmed for Australia. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. BYD Seal U BYD Seal U.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Maybe Tesla and the Chinese aren’t just going to just roll over the rest of the auto industry after all. A plug-in hybrid powertrain borrowed from the Outlander PHEV was employed by this butch and boxy looking preview of the next-gen Delica MPV, a car Mitsubishi wants in Australia. Related: Mitsubishi’s new PHEV system.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

the Chinese government also expects to become the undisputed global leader in EVs. The Chinese government long ago realized that if ICE vehicles were to be eliminated, China could effectively compete with Western automakers. The Chinese government has also made known that it will protect the country’s EV leadership position.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

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Baua Electric

MARCH 23, 2024

2024 Genesis GV60 Nearly 150,000 EVs from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis were recalled in the U.S. Former President Donald Trump said that he will apply a tariff of 100% to cars made in Mexico by Chinese companies for U.S.-market earlier this week over an electronics issue that could cause 12-volt batteries to fail while driving.

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EV Sales

JANUARY 7, 2021

Another surprising performance was the Hyundai Kona EV ending in 2nd last month, registering a record 4,441 units, dropping the Tesla Model 3 to #3, so it seems Hyundai's EV production has finally found room to able to comply with demand peaks. 3, but also pushed all the available ID.4

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EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

Kia EV6 will have 282 miles of range and 800V Charging – Kia revealed specifications on Tuesday for its upcoming EV6, its first EV built on the Hyundai Group dedicated platform known as Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Automakers and Models. The EV6, will come with two battery pack options, a 58 kWh pack or a 77.4

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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EV Sales

MARCH 22, 2021

For example, with increasing evidence of genocidal Chinese government towards Uyghur residents, including forced labor camps, the lack of transparency regarding whether any Chinese EVs benefit from such labor prompts me to deduct 1 production point from China (out of ~25 it had earned). Globally ~14k Ioniq BEVs were sold.

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