Articles tagged with "European-market"
Dramatic Differences in EV Sales Growth (& Decline) in Europe — CHART - CleanTechnica
The article highlights significant variations in electric vehicle (EV) sales growth among European carmakers in the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Overall, full-electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe increased by 38%, indicating strong market expansion. Volkswagen Group led this surge with a remarkable 90.2% increase in BEV sales, followed by Renault Group with a 58.9% rise. In contrast, Tesla, despite being a global BEV leader, experienced a notable 38.7% decline in EU sales, while Volvo also saw a substantial drop of 32.8%. BMW showed renewed momentum with a 31.7% growth, whereas Mercedes-Benz’s BEV sales slightly decreased by 1.7%. Chinese carmakers collectively achieved a 19.1% increase in BEV sales in Europe despite facing higher tariffs, reflecting their growing presence in the market. Stellantis recorded a modest 9.6% growth,
energyelectric-vehiclesBEV-salesautomotive-industryclean-energyEuropean-marketsustainable-transportationBYD in Midst of Unmatched Flurry of Product Launches in Europe - CleanTechnica
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is undertaking an unprecedented series of product launches in Europe, aiming to rapidly expand its presence in the region despite high tariffs on Chinese-built EVs. To circumvent these tariffs, BYD has established a manufacturing facility in Hungary and is preparing to introduce multiple new models tailored specifically for the European market. The company, currently the world’s largest pure electric vehicle seller primarily in China, has already launched six cars in Europe within a year, including the recently introduced Dolphin Surf in the UK. While initial units of the Surf are imported from China, production will soon shift to Hungary to better serve local demand. BYD’s European strategy involves significant localization and adaptation of its vehicles to meet regional preferences, which has delayed some model launches by up to 18 months compared to other markets. Alfredo Altavilla, BYD’s special advisor for Europe, emphasized the company’s commitment to building a dedicated product lineup for Europe, distinguishing BYD from other Asian brands. Beyond the main BYD brand
energyelectric-vehiclesBYDautomotive-industryclean-technologyelectric-car-manufacturingEuropean-marketTop Selling EV Brands & Auto Groups in Europe — April Sales Report - CleanTechnica
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-salesautomotive-industryEuropean-marketTeslaVolkswagenTesla sales continue to slump across Europe despite April EV sales swell
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