The French car market as a whole saw its worst year since 1975 in 2022, with only 1.5 million registrations, but plug-in sales continued to grow. December sales were up 1% year-over-year, making it a record month. Fully electric vehicles (BEVs) increased 7% to 24,733 registrations, while PHEVs remained weak (-7%, 14,486 registrations). Since February last year, it has been decreasing year-on-year every month. This allowed BEV to hold a 63% share among plug-in cars in December, signaling that this market is returning to his BEV-friendly roots. Year-to-date (YTD), the share of pure electric vehicles finished at 62%, surpassing the 53% share in 2021 and the 60% share in 2020. By 2023, BEV could end up with over 70% of all plug-in sales.
So, December plugin share was 25% (16% for BEV alone) and ended 2022 with overall plugin share at 21.5% (13.3% for BEV). This was a 3.2% increase from the 2021 result of 18.3% (9.8% BEV).Especially in 2021 (from 11% to 18.3%) and 2020 (from 11% to 3% 2019) but still growing. This is certainly slower growth than some people would have liked, but it is a step in the right direction — they will get thereHopefully before 2035…hey, exactly three years ago we were celebrating 3% plugin share. …how did it change?
Interestingly, the current market turmoil has also benefited plugless hybrids (HEVs), which jumped from 18% to 22% this year.Overall, in 2022 his 44% of all car sales will be electrified This is an important step forward, and by 2023 electrified models should make up the majority of the overall market. Meanwhile, 100% petrol cars have lost 3% share in the last 12 months to 37% in 2021. Full diesel cars got even worse, losing 5% share to his current 16% market share.
Best-selling electric cars in France — December 2022
Looking at last month’s bestsellers, there was an interesting competition between the Dacia Spring and the Tesla Model 3, dominated by small crossovers. Dacia Spring’s registrations of 2,800 were his highest in the past year, ahead of Tesla’s midsize 129.
The stylish and classy Renault Megane EV took bronze, while the Tesla Model Y and Peugeot e-208 left the podium.
Two compact hatchbacks shine in the top five and below, with the #6 Volkswagen ID.3 scoring 971 registrations and setting a record for the new year. #8 has the MG 4, an impressive model just 4th and he has 829 registrations. month in the market. Expect MG’s hatchback to be his serious competitor in 2023.
On the PHEV side, the star of the month is the Peugeot 3008 PHEV, which came in 10th place in December with 758 registrations. It beat out the #12 Mercedes GLA PHEV, even though the Mercedes model posted a personal best score of 645 registrations. The #14 Mini Countryman PHEV records his 625 registrations, also a new record.
Two more plug-in hybrids benefited from the year-end rush, earning a rare presence in the top 20. A Porsche Cayenne PHEV took him 16th with 603 (pre-)registrations, while BMW’s MPV 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV was his 20th. , with 559 registrations.
The German automaker, which marks the new face of Volkswagen, managed to enter three models in France’s top 20 last month. In addition to the aforementioned #6 ID.3, Volkswagen placed his ID.5 and ID.4 sibling models at #18 and #19 respectively, with both models scoring record scores — 593 registration and 563 registration. This could mean that Volkswagen will be stronger in the French market in 2023. Will German brands be able to tickle their local heroes?
Away from the table, highlighting the growth of the Volkswagen Group mother ship, will mention the record scores of the Audi Q4 e-tron (282 registrations) and Cupra Born (268 registrations). Meanwhile, another MG is making its way into France, with the Marvel R midsize SUV marking his record 303 deliveries.
Best-selling electric cars in France — Jan-Dec 2022
Looking at the 2022 rankings, it’s time for Peugeot to celebrate its first EV model title since the 1990s, after the Tesla Model 3 broke Renault Zoe’s long streak from 2013 to 2020. It’s been almost 30 years since the small Peugeot 106 EV won the Sochaux brand’s last best-selling title.
Congratulations on winning. It should remain a prime contender for the 2023 title. The Peugeot hatchback will be updated soon with updated specs, so it should resist his attempts at No. 1 for the Dacia Spring and Renault Megane EV. Meanwhile, unlike neighboring Germany and other markets, the Model Y should share the spotlight with the French Model 3. In a price-sensitive market, the price difference between the Model 3 and Model Y may be preventing many buyers from flocking to the crossover, preventing it from becoming a strong contender for the best-selling title. may be interfering.
The bronze medal went to the Tesla Model 3. The Tesla Model 3 has moved up in the rankings compared to his November. Benefiting from a weak month for the Fiat 500e, the Renault Megane EV also moved up one place to his fourth place.
Another positive year for Peugeot, with the 3008 PHEV Crossover finishing ninth and winning the best-selling PHEV title, with two other models (e-2008 and 308 PHEV) entering the top 20 I guess. This also highlights his Stellantis strategy of relying on a strong and broad lineup (7 models out of the top 20) instead of star players.
In terms of last-minute position changes, the Tesla Model Y swapped places with the Peugeot 3008 PHEV to finish the season in eighth place.
There are nine BEVs in the top 10, but the Mini Cooper EV beats out the Mercedes GLC PHEV to rank 14th, and the German SUV is currently undergoing a generational change.
The climber of the month is the VW ID.3, which ranks 18th. This is still a disappointing result, especially considering last year he was 12th and in 2020 he was 9th. …
By size category, the city car category received the most attention. The Dacia Spring won the race again, but had to sweat to beat the Fiat 500e. Also interesting is that the top 10 includes his three City EVs.
Looking at the best-selling full-size models of 2020, the honor went to the BMW X5 PHEV. With 2,772 units sold, it surpassed the Porsche Cayenne PHEV (2,361 units). His best-selling BEV in the category was again the Audi e-tron, although it scored lower than in 2020 (489 versus his 804 in 2020).
In the remaining categories, the Peugeot e-208 comfortably outperformed the Renault Zoe. The Renault Megane EV wins the compact category. In the medium category, TeslafestUS automakers took first and second place (with Model 3 taking the lead).
Top Selling Brands for EV Sales in France — Jan-Dec 2022
Disruption is also in the blood when looking at brand rankings. Peugeot (14.1%, down from 14.8%) regained the title, while Renault (13.6%, down from 13.9%) won her second consecutive silver medal.
Tesla (8.9%, up from 8.2%) is the 2022 bronze medalist, followed by Mercedes (5.9%) and Dacia (5.6%).
Top-selling auto groups and alliances in French EV sales — Jan-Dec 2022
Looking at sales by OEM, Stellantis (28.4%, down from 29.7%) was king thanks to its strong lineup. They were followed by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi (20.4%) and the Volkswagen Group (9.2% to 10%).
Leaving the podium are Hyundai-Kia (9.1%, down from 9.4%) and Tesla (8.9%).
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