Combining figures from the Department for Transport with new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals that the total number of electric cars and vans registered in the UK now exceeds 32,500 vehicles for the first time. The latest statistics demonstrate the continuing growth in EV sales of high-quality electric cars
EagleAID thunders that Volkswagen e-Golf dethroned Nissan LEAF as the best-selling electric car in the first two months of 2015 in Europe. 2,150 e-Golfs to 1,750 LEAFs. Seems bold, but data from 17 West European markets is not saying the whole story. Volkswagen e-Golf is booming in Norway, where they sold 80% of the total
Plug-in electric car sales in Norway continue at just above 20% (21.03%) market share with 2,235 registrations in February 2015. Battery-only electric vehicles now account for 18% of all new-car sales. The over-all #1 best selling car in Norway for the second month running is the VW e-Golf with 839 units. Sales of the Volkswagen
February was the 36th consecutive month of car sales growth in UK – registrations went up by 12% year-over-year to 76,958. The numbers themselves are low as February is one of the slowest sales months of the year ahead of a number plate change in March. Despite this, electric cars grew like crazy by 497%
The age of electric vehicles, those quirky cars that have been perennially stigmatized as lacking range, reliability and affordability, is finally here. If you don’t believe that statement, you probably haven’t driven one recently. Or attended a Formula E auto race. Or taken a look at some of the sales numbers. Or all of the
Plug-in electric car sales have undergone a huge rise in many key European markets according to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). The biggest gains came in the UK, where a 300 per cent rise in electric cars has taken place compared to this time last year. In total 75,331 new electric
Europe, with over 9,500 plug-in electric car sales in January 2015, far exceeded the US’ result of 5,924. This year began especially strong for Volkswagen, which seems to now be most popular brand among plug-in electric car buyers. We are not sure if VW will be able hold onto the #1 spot, but in January
Figures recently released show that the Nissan LEAF maintains its position as the most popular electric car or van in the UK, with at least 5,838 vehicles registered by the third quarter of 2014, representing over a third of all EV sales. The registration data also shows the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has made a
Somewhat surprisingly, hybrids that still use gas, but don’t need recharging, took the biggest hit. Cheap gas will kill sales of hybrids and electrical vehicles conventional wisdom holds, but a closer look at the numbers through November shows a more complex picture. Somewhat surprisingly, hybrids that still use gas, but don’t need recharging, took the
In 2014, Renault Sold Over 18,000 Electric Vehicles
After a few difficult years, Renault is finally moving upwards with electric car sales. Year 2014, with just over 18,000 EVs (almost 15,700 cars) sold, is still 3% down compared to 2013 (or 0% if we exclude Twizy), although the last couple of months of 2014 were really strong. December ended with new record of
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