Strong demand for electric vehicles (EVs) saw values rise 0.9% in September, while average used values remained static, says Cap HPI.
Particular strength has been seen for pure battery electric cars with values increasing for as diverse models like the Renault Zoe, BMW i3 and Tesla Models S and X.
At three years and 60,000 miles, average used values didn’t move in September, while newer cars have increased by a negligible 0.1% at the six month and one-year points. Older cars have dropped slightly, but the 0.3% decrease at five-years-old is again negligible.
June was the second-best month all time for plug-in electric car sales in Europe with more than 38,000 units put on the road.
With year-over-year growth of 37% in June, market share jumped to 2.4% (2.2% for the first half of the year).
The total sales in the first six months nearly hit 185,000 (43% more than a year ago) and it’s expected that more than 400,000 is possible in all of 2018.
Ultra-low emission registrations up (Image: OLEV)
The top five best selling models in Europe – for the year are:
Nissan LEAF – 3,377 and 17,944 YTD
Renault ZOE – 3,425 and 17,016 YTD
BMW i3 – 2,002 and 11,301 YTD
Volkswagen e-Golf – 1,447 and 9,796 YTD
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – 2,174 and 9,662 YTD
Renault ZOE this time managed to beat Nissan LEAF and close the gap a little bit in the race for the best selling model.
As usual, the last month of the quarter brings some decent numbers from Tesla – 2,105 Model S and 1,829 Model X in June and 7,699 and 5,600, respectively for the year-to-date.
Milton Keynes is probably the leading city in the UK for its support for electric vehicles (EVs). Today I went into the main shopping centre to have a look at the progress on the forthcoming EV Experience Centre.
The new Tesla showroom in the Intu shopping centre (Image: T. Larkum)
On the way I checked out the new Tesla showroom (in the Intu centre) which I hadn’t visited before.
Red Tesla Model S in the new MK showroom (Image: T. Larkum)
I was impressed to see that in the fairly small space they had fitted in a red and a white Model S, and further in a black Model X.
Here I am at the London Motor Show looking to extend our reach and be able to offer all quality electric cars.
Disappointed not to see Elon here but had a great chat with Joan from the Chiswick Tesla office. No update yet on the model 3 release.
Big showing from BMW with electric i3 and i8 centre stage. Asked about the all electric Mini but nothing official yet.
I simply wish there were more electric cars here. However I do know the tide is turning. Every dealer I speak to is conscious of the demand and expecting it to grow.
“It took driving 300 miles to fall in love with the Tesla Model X,I was a bit sniffy at first but this is a genuinely amazing machine.And you can turn off the auto front door systems.. which I learned when I handed the car back to Tesla”
The Emirates Electric Road Trip was an amazing experience.
A combination of educational exercise, motivation to open new charging stations throughout the Emirates and a wonderful tour of an incredible area of the world.
The Emirates are investing more in renewables than you can literally poke a stick at.
They extract huge amounts of oil that they sell to us and they are using the money to create a long term, viable and sustainable energy infrastructure.
Okay, and they are building some ridiculously tall towers.
A lot has been said about the speed and green credentials of the Model X but how well does Tesla’s new pure-electric, seven seat SUV cope with two parents, two children, buggy, bags… and grandma?
After launching the Model X, Tesla introduced a new seat developed in-house featuring an ‘Ultra White synthetic leather’, which served as a vegan faux-leather option for Tesla buyers. It was only available for the Model X for a limited time, and earlier this year it made its way to the top of the line Model S P100D.
Vegan Interior Option (Image: Tesla)
Now it is finally available for all models, and Tesla discontinued all but one option using its original seats.
The seats of the Model X were actually one of the main reasons why the volume production of the vehicle was delayed. CEO Elon Musk wanted to make it a “sculptural work of art” since they are front and center when the Falcon Wing doors are opened.
In what has become a habit for Tesla, the company has in-sourced the design and production of its seats – something fairly rare in the automotive industry, which has a tendency to outsource almost everything but the engines and assembly.
Musk said in a conference call ahead of the unveiling of the Model X in September 2015:
“We have substantially in-sourced the seats at this point. Tesla is producing its own seats.”
…
During Tesla’s 2015 shareholder meeting, two proposals were brought forward to offer vegan animal-free options for Tesla’s vehicles. Tesla’s board of directors recommended that shareholders vote against the proposals and they were struck down, but the company went ahead with vegan anyway.
Musk listened to a PETA representative during the meeting and said he would look into the alternatives she was proposing.
After that, Tesla quickly introduced the Ultra White synthetic leather option for the Model X, and now it’s finally available for all trims of the Model S.
A very Happy Christmas to all customers of Fuel Included, and everyone who knows us.
Santa’s new electric sleigh, based on a Model X (Image: Tesla Motors)
2016 was a pretty rough year for many people, so here’s hoping that 2017 will bring you everything you’re hoping for. For now, have a great Christmas and enjoy your time with friends and family.
