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Vendas de automóveis novos na União Europeia, março 2024

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New car registrations: -5.2% in March 2024; battery electric 13% market share

in ACEA, 18-04-2024

In March 2024, the European Union car market experienced its first decline of the year, registering a 5.2% decrease to 1 million units.

 

 

The timing of the Easter holidays negatively impacted last month’s sales across most EU markets, including the four largest: Germany (?6.2%), Spain (-4.7%), Italy (-3.7%), and France (-1.5%).

For the first quarter of the year, car registrations increased by 4.4%, reaching nearly 2.8 million units. The bloc’s major markets saw solid growth from January to March, with Italy and France each recording a 5.7% increase, followed by Germany (+4.2%) and Spain (+3.1%).

New EU car registrations by power source

Last March saw a shift in the car market’s composition: battery-electric cars slipped to a 13% share from last year’s 13.9%, while hybrid-electrics charged up to 29% from 24.4%. Petrol and diesel combined captured less than half the market (47.8%, from 51.8%).

 

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Electric cars

In March 2024, battery-electric car registrations declined by 11.3% to 134,397 units, reflecting the broader market downturn. Consequently, their market share shrank from 13.9% in March 2023 to 13% in the same month of this year. Among the three largest BEV markets, Belgium (+23.8%) and France (+10.9%) enjoyed double-digit increases, while Germany faced a significant decrease of 28.9%. The first quarter of 2024 ended with a total of 332,999 new battery-electric cars registered, a 3.8% rise from the same quarter in the previous year.

Hybrid-electric cars stood out, achieving a 12.6% rise in registrations in March, despite the general market decline. France and Italy, two of the three largest HEV markets, registered significant increases of 29.6% and 8.3%, respectively. Meanwhile, Germany saw a marginal decrease of 0.3%. This segment reached sales of 299,426 units, capturing 29% of the market, up from 24.4% in March 2023.

On the other hand, plug-in hybrid registrations fell by 6.5% last month, with Germany and Belgium experiencing declines of 4.5% and 15.3%, respectively. France countered the trend with a modest increase of 3.6%. In March, plug-in hybrids made up 73,029 units sold, equating to 7.1% of the overall car market.

Petrol and diesel cars

In March 2024, out of all powertrain segments, petrol and diesel were the most significantly impacted by the overall market downturn. Petrol sales decreased by 10.2%, with notable reductions across most EU markets, including France (-17.7%), Spain (-10.1%), and Germany (-3.4%). In contrast, Italy posted growth, with an increase of 5.7%. As a result, market share declined from 37.4% to 35.4% compared to March of the previous year.

The downturn in the diesel market was even more severe, with a 18.5% drop in March. Substantial declines were seen in the largest markets: France (-32.1%), Spain (-38%), and Italy (-27.6%), while Germany experienced only a slight reduction of 0.5%. Diesel car sales totalled 128,227 units, accounting for a market share of 12.4%, a decrease from last year’s 14.4%.

 

EU car registrations dropped 5.2% in March, marking the first decline this year. Battery-electric vehicle sales decreased by 11.3%, capturing a 13% market share, while hybrids rose to 29% from 24.4% share. Petrol and diesel sales significantly declined.

 

 

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Auto sector CEOs to EU leaders: Europe needs robust Industry Deal to make the Green Deal happen

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13 CEOs of leading European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers met today with the EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, for an ‘Automotive Roundtable’ to discuss the green transition of the sector. This was preceded by a meeting with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, ahead of next week’s EU Summit on competitiveness.

in CLEPA, 10-04-2024

The auto industry – one of the most important sectors of the EU economy – is at a critical junction as it makes its biggest transformation in the last century, revving up to meet the world’s most ambitious CO2 reduction targets for vehicles.

Automotive manufacturers and suppliers want to maintain production in Europe, keeping jobs and investment in the region. But they are currently facing a ‘perfect storm’ of fierce global competition for critical resources, funding, investments and customers, compounded by rising costs of doing business, a radically changing geopolitical landscape, and an electric vehicle market that is far from mature. Given these profound challenges, Europe must strengthen its competitiveness and build a stronger business case for the auto industry’s green and digital transition.

Mr Hoekstra committed to holding this roundtable during his confirmation hearing in the European Parliament, as he stepped into his role as Climate Commissioner late last year. Its aim was to identify the practical barriers to implementing the Green Deal, and possible ways to address these.

Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group and President of ACEA: “EU car manufacturers are strongly committed to decarbonisation, investing over €250 billion in electrification, but we cannot make this transition alone. Europe needs to create the conditions for competitiveness and market demand for electric vehicles. These include charging and hydrogen refilling infrastructure, a sufficient supply of critical raw materials, better access to finance, and market incentives. In other words, a holistic industrial strategy will be the key to achieve Europe’s green ambitions.”

Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive Technologies at SCHAEFFLER and President of CLEPA: “Europe’s automotive suppliers drive innovation and sustainability with €30 billion in annual R&D investments and 1.7 million direct jobs. Suppliers are key enablers of the transition, bringing smart and sustainable mobility solutions to market. However, in the context of a challenging economic environment, a downturn in EV adoption and diminishing profits within the supply chain, funding the transition becomes key. It is therefore crucial to ensure that framework conditions are in place to de-risk investments in innovative technologies and the transformation of facilities and our workforce. The regulatory framework must remain ambitious yet flexible to keep Europe competitive. This will help us reach our goals faster and more efficiently while also catering to consumer needs.”

During the roundtable, both European truck and bus manufacturers and automotive suppliers underscored the pressing need for getting zero-emission trucks and buses on roads. The sector is committed to providing the right trucks and buses to move the road transport industry into fossil-free solutions by 2040, focused on battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Technology neutrality should remain a guiding principle ensuring that all technologies contribute to decarbonisation efforts. Recognising that the internal combustion engine will continue to play a long-term role in heavy-duty transport, climate-neutral solutions and other complementary technologies will be needed to meet our climate targets. But the overarching challenge persists. Achieving the CO2 reduction targets remains highly ambitious in the near absence of vital enabling conditions, such as a dense network of truck-suitable charging and refuelling stations and a supportive carbon pricing framework to ensure cost parity for zero-emission vehicles. The European auto sector calls on Europe’s policy makers to take ambitious action to address these concerns.

 

 

Notes to editors

The CEOs present at the Automotive Industry Roundtable with Commissioner Hoekstra were:

Vehicle manufacturers / ACEA:

  • Luca De Meo, CEO, Renault Group; President of ACEA
  • Harald Seidel, President, DAF Trucks NV; Chairperson of ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
  • Martin Sander, CEO, Ford in Europe
  • Domenico Nucera, President, Bus Business Unit, Iveco Group; Chairperson of ACEA bus and coach division
  • Ola Källenius, CEO, Mercedes Benz Group AG
  • Christian Levin, President and CEO, Scania Group
  • Didier Leroy, Chairman of the Board of Management, Toyota Motor Europe
  • Thomas Schäfer, Member of the Board, Volkswagen Group; CEO, Volkswagen Brand; Head of Brand Group Core

Automotive suppliers / CLEPA:

  • Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive, SCHAEFFLER?and President of CLEPA
  • Dr Markus Heyn, Chairman Mobility, ROBERT BOSCH GmbH
  • Marco Stella, CEO, Duerre Tubi Style SpA
  • Patrick Koller, CEO, FORVIA
  • Dr Holger Klein, CEO, ZF

 

About ACEA

  • The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers: BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group
  • Visit www.acea.auto for more information about ACEA, and follow us on www.twitter.com/ACEA_auto or www.linkedin.com/company/ACEA/

About CLEPA

  • CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers based in Brussels, represents over 3,000 companies, from multi-nationals to SMEs, supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, investing over €30 billion yearly in research and development. Automotive suppliers directly employ 1.7 million people in the EU.
  • Visit clepa.eu for more information about CLEPA, and follow us on https://twitter.com/CLEPA_eu or www.linkedin.com/company/clepa

 

 

Vendas de automóveis novos na União Europeia, fevereiro 2024

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New car registrations: +10.1% in February 2024; battery electric 12% market share

in ACEA, 21-03-2024

New EU car sales rose 10.1% in February 2024, with the battery-electric market share remaining stable at 12%. Petrol models retained their lead as the most popular choice for buyers, followed by hybrid-electric. Diesel sales dropped in most major markets, except Germany.

 

 

In February 2024, the EU car market surged by 10.1% compared to the same month last year, reaching 883,608 units. Among the four major EU markets, France (+13%) and Italy (+12.8%) grew by double-digits, with Spain (+9.9%) and Germany (+5.4%) following.

In the first two months of this year, car registrations grew by 11.2% to 1.7 million units. The bloc’s major markets recorded solid growth, with Germany (+11.8%), Italy (+11.7%), France (+11.2%), and Spain (+8.7%) recording high single-digit or double-digit gains.

New EU car registrations by power source

In February, battery-electric cars held a market share of 12% (stable compared to February 2023), while hybrid-electric cars captured nearly 29%. The combined market share of petrol and diesel cars was 48.4% in February 2024, a decrease from 51.9% last year.

 

 

Electric cars

In February 2024, battery-electric car sales grew by a modest 9% to 106,187 units, maintaining a stable market share of 12%. Among the four largest markets, Belgium (+66.9%), France (+31.8%), and the Netherlands (+20.9%) saw significant double-digit gains, while registrations in Germany declined by 15.4%.

Sales of new hybrid-electric cars surged by 24.7%, driven by substantial growth in the four largest markets: France (+41.5%), Spain (+26.5%), Germany (+16.4%), and Italy (+16.1%), which collectively account for over 70% of EU sales. Sales totalled 255,511, accounting for 28.9% of the market.

Registrations of plug-in hybrid electric cars also increased by a notable 11.6% to 64,351 units, stemming from solid growth in key markets like Germany (+22.3%), Belgium (+21.8%), and France (+11.8%). Plug-in hybrid electric cars now represent 7.3% of EU car sales.

Petrol and diesel cars

In February 2024, the EU petrol car market expanded by 6.1%, primarily driven by increases in the four largest markets, notably in Italy (+33.4%), along with Spain (+3.7%), Germany (+2.3%), and France (+2.1%). Although petrol remains the most popular power source among buyers, its market share dropped from 36.9% to 35.5% this year. By contrast, the EU diesel car market contracted by 5.1% in February. A decline was recorded in several markets, including three of the largest: France (-30.5%), Spain (-17.4%), and Italy (-11.8%). Germany diverged from this trend, with diesel sales growing by 9.7%. Diesel car sales reached 113,891 units, accounting for a market share of 12.9%, down from 15% last year.

New EU car sales rose 10.1% in February 2024, with the battery-electric market share remaining stable at 12%. Petrol models retained their lead as the most popular choice for buyers, followed by hybrid-electric. Diesel sales dropped in most major markets, except Germany.

 

 

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Vendas de automóveis novos na União Europeia, janeiro 2024

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New car registrations: +12.1% in January 2024; battery electric 10.9% market share

in ACEA, 20-02-2024

In January 2024, the EU new car market rebounded from the slowdown experienced in December 2023, with year-on-year car registrations increasing by 12.1% to 851,690 units.

 

Notably, the bloc’s major markets all saw significant growth, with Germany (+19.1%), Italy (+10.6%), France (+9.2%), and Spain (+7.3%) achieving either high single-digit or double-digit gains.

 

New EU car registrations by power source

In January, battery electric cars accounted for 10.9% of the market share (up from 9.5% in January 2023), while hybrid-electric cars commanded a share of nearly 30%, solidifying their position as the second most preferred choice among EU car buyers. The combined market share of petrol and diesel cars totalled almost 50% in January 2024, marking a decline from 54% one year ago.

Electric cars

In January 2024, new battery-electric car sales surged by 28.9% to 92,741 units, representing a total market share of 10.9%. The four largest markets in the region – together covering 66% of all battery electric car registrations – recorded robust double-digit gains: Belgium (+75.5%), the Netherlands (+72.2%), France (+36.8%), and Germany (+23.9%).

In January, new EU registrations of hybrid-electric cars increased by 23.5%, propelled by significant growth in the four biggest markets: Spain (+26.5%), France (+29.9%), Germany (+24.3%), and Italy (+14.2%). This led to the sale of 245,068 units in the first month of 2024, representing 28.8% of the EU market share.

Sales of plug-in hybrid electric cars rebounded after a decline in December 2023, rising by 23.8% to 66,660 units in January 2024. This growth was primarily driven by significant increases in key markets such as Belgium (+65.2%) and Germany (+62.6%). As a result, plug-in hybrid electric cars now represent 7.8% of total car sales in the EU.

Petrol and diesel cars

In January 2024, the EU petrol car market expanded by 4%, propelled by notable increases in key markets such as Italy (+26.7%) and Germany (+16.9%). Despite maintaining its lead with 35.2% of the market in January, the share of petrol cars decreased from 37.9% in the same month in 2023.

Conversely, the EU diesel car market contracted by 4.9% in January. This decline was evident in several markets, including three of the largest: France (-23.4%), Spain (-10.2%), and Italy (-8.7%). However, Germany diverged from this trend with a 4.3% growth rate. In January 2024, diesel car sales reached 114,415 units, accounting for a market share of 13.4%, down from 15.8% in 2023.

 

In January 2024, new battery-electric car sales surged by 28.9% to 92,741 units, representing a total market share of 10.9%.

 

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EUROPA | Parque automóvel em circulação

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Report – Vehicles on European roads

in ACEA, 15-02-2024

ACEA’s ‘Vehicles on European Roads’ report is the go-to publication for the latest data on vehicles in circulation on Europe’s roads.

In addition to revealing the number of vehicles on Europe’s roads, this report also includes other key data, such as the average vehicle age, vehicle power types, vehicle ownership, and more. Complementing ACEA’s regular car, van, truck, and bus sales updates, this unique report provides a snapshot of what the ‘fleet’ of vehicles on Europe’s roads looks like.

 

 

Top insights

  • There are 252 million cars on EU roads in 2022, a 1% increase from the previous year
  • Despite battery-electric sales reaching all-time highs in 2022, only 1.2% of cars on EU roads are battery-electric
  • There are over 30 million vans on EU roads, a 1.5% increase from the previous year. France leads the way with the largest number of vans in circulation
  • Over 6.5 million trucks are now on EU roads, an almost 2% increase from the previous year. On average, trucks remain the oldest of all vehicle types at 14 years
  • There are now over 720,000 buses on EU roads. Battery-electric models comprise over 10% of buses in three EU countries (Ireland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands)
  • Poland has the highest number of cars per 1,000 inhabitants, while Latvia trails with the least

The report demonstrates that while legislative targets can help steer change, this is only part of the puzzle for decarbonising road transport. Europe needs a broad set of framework conditions, such as charging infrastructure and purchase and tax incentives, to stimulate demand for new models and replenish vehicles on Europe’s roads with the cleanest and greenest models.

 

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União Europeia | Vendas de veículos comerciais novos em 2023

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New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +14.6%, trucks +16.3%, buses +19.4% in 2023

in ACEA, 26-01-2024

In 2023, new EU van sales surged 14.6% to nearly 1.5 million units, driven by strong performances in key EU markets. Italy led the way with a remarkable 22.7% growth, followed closely by Spain at 22%, Germany at 12.1%, and France at 8.9%.

 

Similarly, the new EU truck registrations grew by a substantial 16.3% to 346,986 units. Germany led the pack with 94,820 units sold, reflecting a significant 24.4% increase. Other major EU markets experienced double-digit growth, including Spain at 22.3%, Italy at 11.4%, and France at 11.3%.

New EU bus registrations grew by a remarkable 19.4% compared to 2022, totalling 32,593 units. Looking at major EU markets, Italy and Spain experienced a noteworthy 56.2% growth. The largest and second-largest bus markets, Germany and France, grew by a solid 12.5% and 4.1%, respectively.

New commercial vehicles by power source

Vans

In 2023, diesel continued to lead, with 1.2 million units registered, marking a 10.4% increase from 2022. However, its market share contracted from 85.7% in 2022 to 82.6% last year. Simultaneously, electrically chargeable vans are gaining traction, contributing to a gradual shift in market dynamics. Electric van sales surged by 56.8% in 2023, claiming a 7.4% market share, up from 5.4% in 2022. This shift was driven by substantial gains in key markets, including the Netherlands (+110.4%), Spain (+100.3%), and France (+76.7%).

Trucks

In 2023, diesel continued to dominate the truck market, constituting 95.7% of new truck registrations. Solid growth of 15.4% was recorded in EU diesel truck sales, propelled by notable expansions in key markets, including Germany (+23.5%), Spain (+21.8%), and Italy (+12.3%). At the same time, new electric truck registrations experienced an impressive 234.1% growth, reaching 5,279 units. The Netherlands (+889.7%) and Germany (+169.8%) emerged as the primary drivers behind this remarkable growth, jointly contributing to over 60% of all EU electric truck sales. Electric trucks now represent 1.5% of the market, substantial progress from the previous year’s 0.8%.

Buses

In 2023, new EU electric bus registrations increased by 39.1% to 5,166 units, claiming a 15.9% market share. Spain led with an impressive 269.7% growth, followed by Italy (+253.4%) and Germany (+29.3%). Hybrid-electric buses also showed positive year-end figures, experiencing a 115.1% growth that nearly doubled market share from 7.1% to 12.8% compared to 2022. Noteworthy growth in the top three markets – France (+221.3%), Spain (+172.4%), and Germany (+37.5%) – contributed to this result. Despite the rising popularity of alternatively powered buses, diesel maintains the largest share at 62.3%, albeit down from 66.9% in 2022.

In 2023, new EU van sales surged 14.6% to nearly 1.5 million units, driven by strong performances in key EU markets. Italy led the way with a remarkable 22.7% growth, followed closely by Spain at 22%, Germany at 12.1%, and France at 8.9%.

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Vendas de automóveis novos na União Europeia, dezembro 2023

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New car registrations: +13.9% in 2023; battery electric 14.6% market share

in ACEA, 18-01-2024

In December 2023, the EU car market experienced a 3.3% decline, recording 867,052 units in sales. This drop can be attributed to the high baseline performance in December 2022. December also marked the first month of contraction after 16 consecutive months of growth.

 

Notable increases were observed in top markets such as France (+14.5%) and Spain (+10.6%). In contrast, the German car market declined by a significant 23% in December.

In 2023, the EU car market concluded with a solid 13.9% expansion compared to 2022, reaching a full-year volume of 10.5 million units. All EU markets grew in the past year except for Hungary (-3.4%). Double-digit gains were recorded in most markets, including three of the largest: Italy (+18.9%), Spain (+16.7%), and France (+16.1%). Conversely, Germany recorded a more modest 7.3% year-on-year increase, influenced by its weaker December performance.

New EU car registrations by power source

Battery-electric cars established themselves as the third-most-popular choice for buyers in 2023. In December, market share surged to 18.5%, contributing to a 14.6% share for the full year, surpassing diesel, which remained steady at 13.6%. Petrol cars retained their lead at 35.3%, while hybrid-electric cars claimed second spot, commanding a 25.8% market share.

 

 

Electric cars

In December 2023, new battery-electric car sales declined for the first time since April 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic’s peak), dropping by 16.9% to 160,700 units. This decrease can be attributed to a comparatively robust performance in December 2022 and a significant downturn in Germany (-47.6%), the largest market for this power source. Despite this, the overall volume for the full year of 2023 surpassed 1.5 million units, reflecting a substantial 37% increase compared to 2022. The battery-electric car market share reached 14.6% in 2023.

In December, new EU registrations of hybrid-electric cars surged by 26%, driven by impressive gains in three of the four largest markets: Germany (+38%), France (+32.6%), and Spain (+24.3%). This contributed to a cumulative 29.5% increase in 2023, resulting in over 2.7 million units sold in 2023 – a quarter of the EU market share.

In contrast, sales of plug-in hybrid electric cars ended the year on a downward trend, declining by a significant 40.2% to 71,546 units in December 2023. Increases in key markets, Belgium (+19.7%) and France (+17.3%), were insufficient to offset the substantial downturn in Germany (-74.4%), the largest market for this power source. As a result, the EU plug-in hybrid electric car market decreased by 7% compared to 2022 and now represents a 7.7% market share.

Petrol and diesel cars

In December 2023, the EU petrol car market grew by 5.1%, driven by significant contributions from key markets like Italy (+24.9%) and Germany (+16.1%). This led to a total of 3.7 million units sold, a 10.6% increase compared to the previous year. Despite maintaining the lead with a 35.3% market share throughout 2023, petrol cars experienced a slight decline from 36.4% in 2022.

The EU diesel car market continued its downward trajectory in December, contracting 9.1%. This decline was evident in several key markets, including three of the largest: Spain
(-26.5%), France (-22.2%), and Italy (-19.7%). However, Germany diverged from this trend with 10.3% growth. In 2023, diesel car sales reached 1.4 million units, accounting for a market share of 13.6%, declining from 16.4% in 2022.

 

The overall volume for the full year of 2023 surpassed 1.5 million units, reflecting a substantial 37% increase compared to 2022. The battery-electric car market share reached 14.6% in 2023.

 

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ACEA | Vendas de automóveis novos: +6,7% em novembro na União Europeia

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In November 2023, the EU’s car market grew by a modest but reasonably robust 6.7%. Despite a relatively low base of comparison, solid growth persisted, marking the sixteenth consecutive month of expansion.

in ACEA, 20-12-2023

There were substantial double-digit gains in some markets, including two of the largest: Italy (+16.2%) and France (+14%). Conversely, the German car market retracted, recording a 5.7% decline compared to November 2022.

Eleven months into 2023, new car registrations increased by a significant 15.7%, reaching nearly ten million units. With the exception of Hungary, all EU markets grew during this eleven-month period. The four largest markets notably contributed to this trend: Italy (+20%), Spain (+17.3%), France (+16.2%), and Germany (+11.4%).

New EU car registrations by power source

In November, the battery-electric car market share increased to 16.3%, a rise from 15% last year. The year-to-date share now holds steady at 14.2%, consistently surpassing diesel, which remained at 13.7%. Hybrid-electric cars were ranked second with a 27.4% market share, while petrol cars maintained their lead at 32.7%.

Electric cars

In November 2023, EU registrations of new battery-electric cars surged by 16.4%, totalling 144,378 units. Several markets contributed to this growth with double and triple-digit percentage gains, most notably Belgium (+150.2%), which is now the fifth-largest market by volume. However, battery-electric car sales experienced a setback in Germany, declining by 22.5%. Despite this, the year-to-date volume reached nearly 1.4 million units, reflecting a substantial 48.2% increase compared to the previous year, representing a 14.2% share of the EU car market in this period.

In November, new EU registrations of hybrid-electric cars surged by 28.7%, driven by double-digit growth in the three largest markets: Germany (+38.4%), France (+35.8%), and Italy (+30.2%). This led to a cumulative 29.9% increase, reaching almost 2.5 million units sold as of November – over a quarter of the EU market share.

In contrast, sales of plug-in hybrid electric cars declined by 22.1% to 72,002 units last month. Despite notable increases in Belgium (+43.8%) and France (+17.8%), these gains were insufficient to offset Germany’s substantial decline (-59.3%) – the largest market for this power source. Consequently, the market share of plug-in hybrid cars fell from 11.1% last year to 8.1% in November this year.

Petrol and diesel cars

In November 2023, the EU petrol car market grew by 4.2%, despite a continual decline in market share, which stood at 32.7% last month. Key markets like Italy (+20.2%) and Germany (+12.5%) saw significant sales increases, contributing to this overall growth. This resulted in a cumulative volume of 3.5 million units sold, reflecting an 11.1% increase and a 35.7% market share over the eleven-month period.

Conversely, the EU’s diesel car market continued its downward trend in November, contracting by 10.3%. This decline was observed in most of the bloc’s markets, including the four largest: France (-28.3%), Spain (-22.8%), Italy (-7.4%), and Germany (-1%). Despite this overall decline, diesel car sales grew in certain Central and Eastern European markets, such as Poland (+13.8%). In November, diesel cars represented a market share of 12.2%, down from 14.5% in the same month last year.

Eleven months into 2023, new car registrations increased by a significant 15.7%, reaching nearly ten million units.
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Vendas de automóveis novos na União Europeia, outubro 2023

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New car registrations: +14.6% in October; battery electric 14.2% market share

in ACEA, 21-11-2023

In October 2023, the EU car market expanded significantly, with new registrations surging by 14.6% to 855,484 units.

This marked the fifteenth consecutive month of growth, with notable double-digit percentage increases in three of the largest markets: France (+21.9%), Italy (+20%), and Spain (+18.1%). However, the German car market reported a more modest year-on-year increase of 4.9%.

Ten months into 2023, new car registrations were up by 16.7%, totalling almost nine million units. All markets grew during this ten-month period except for Hungary. Notably, the four largest markets: Italy (+20.4%), Spain (+18.5%), France (+16.5%), and Germany (+13.5%) contributed to this positive trend.

New EU car registrations by power source

In October, the market share of battery-electric cars rose to 14.2%, up from 12% in the same month last year. The year-to-date share now stands at 14%, surpassing diesel’s cumulative share for the first time. Hybrid-electric cars secured second spot with nearly 29% market share, while petrol cars maintained their lead, albeit decreasing to 33.4% in October.

Electric cars

In October 2023, EU registrations of battery-electric cars increased significantly, growing by 36.3% to reach 121,808 units. Several markets contributed to this expansion with triple-digit percentage increases, particularly Belgium (+147.3%) and Denmark (+100.7%). Following a slowdown in September, Germany – the largest market for battery-electric cars – grew modestly (+4.3%) in October. This brings the year-to-date volume to 1.2 million units, marking a noteworthy 53.1% gain compared to last year and capturing a 14% share of the EU car market over the ten-month period.

New EU registrations of hybrid-electric cars surged by 38.6% in October, propelled by substantial growth in the region’s top three markets: Germany (+57.9%), France (+40.1%), and Italy (+28%). This contributed to a cumulative increase of 29.8%, totalling 2.2 million units sold in the first ten months, representing over a quarter of the market.

Plug-in hybrid electric car sales dropped by 5% year on year to 72,002 units last month. Despite notable increases in Belgium (+70.2%) and France (+34.2%), this was insufficient to offset Germany’s decline (-49%), the largest market for this power source. As a result, the market share of plug-in hybrid cars decreased from 10.2% to 8.4% in October.

Petrol and diesel cars

In October 2023, the EU petrol car market grew by 8.1%, although its market share contracted from 35.4% to 33.4% compared to the same period last year. The significant surge in sales across key bloc markets, including Italy (+21%), France (+17.4%), Spain (+7.7%), and Germany (+7.5%), contributed to this increase.

On the other hand, the EU’s diesel car market continued its decline in October, decreasing by 13.2%. This decline was evident in most of the bloc’s markets, including the four largest: France (-29.4%), Spain (-20.2%), Germany (-4.6%), and Italy (-3.7%). Diesel cars now have a market share of 12%, down from 15.9% in October last year.

 

In October, the market share of battery-electric cars rose to 14.2%, up from 12% in the same month last year. The year-to-date share now stands at 14%, surpassing diesel’s cumulative share for the first time.

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UNIÃO EUROPEIA | Veículos Comerciais Novos | janeiro-setembro 2023

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New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +14.3%, trucks +23%, buses +18.5% first three quarters 2023

in ACEA, 27-10-2023

In the first three quarters of 2023, new EU van sales increased by 14.3% to 1 million units. This positive result was primarily driven by solid performance in major EU markets, with Spain (+20.5%), Germany (+18.2%), and Italy (+16.7%) recording double-digit growth.

New EU truck registrations saw an even more significant surge, with a 23% increase during the first three quarters, totalling 268,766 units. Germany led in sales volumes, with 75,241 registered units, a substantial 31.2% increase. Other major EU markets also grew significantly, including Spain (+23.8%), Italy (+17%), France (+15.6%), and Poland (+10.9%).

New EU bus registrations also experienced significant growth during the first three quarters of the year. EU registrations grew by 18.5% year-over-year to 23,645 units. In terms of volume, France led the way with 4,735 units sold, a 9.1% increase. Italy (+65.9%) and Spain (+58.1%) also expanded considerably.

New commercial vehicles by power source

In the first three quarters of 2023, diesel remained the top choice, accounting for 83% of the market, slightly lower than the 87% share it held in 2022. However, alternative power sources are gaining popularity, resulting in a gradual shift in market share. Electrically chargeable vans’ market share surged to 7.3%, nearly doubling in volume with a 91.4% increase. This growth was primarily fuelled by triple-digit percentage gains in the first and third largest markets: France (+102.2%) and the Netherlands (+136.8%). At the same time, petrol and diesel grew by 39.6% and 9.1% respectively, accounting for 89% of the market.

Trucks

Diesel continued to dominate the truck market, making up 95.5% of new truck registrations from January to September this year. EU diesel truck sales grew by a solid 22%, boosted by growth in major markets: Germany (+29.7%), France (+14%), Poland (+11.9%), and Italy (+17.9%). New electric truck registrations surged by an impressive 321.7%, totalling 3,918 units. Germany (+297.9%) and the Netherlands (+1,463.6%) were the main drivers of this growth, making up 65% of EU electric truck sales. Electric trucks now represent 1.5% of the market, significant progress from the previous year’s 0.4%.

Buses

In the first three quarters of 2023, new EU electrically chargeable bus sales increased by 31.5%, reaching 3,405 units and capturing a market share of 14.4%, compared to 13% in 2022. Among the EU’s three largest markets, Spain saw remarkable growth at 246.2%, followed by France (+35.8%) and Germany (+26.9%). Hybrid-electric buses sustained momentum with a 156.1% sales increase, more than doubling market share compared to 2022 (up from 5.9% to 12.8%). Substantial growth in France (+477.2%) and Spain (+233.2%), the second and third largest markets, contributed to this result. Despite the growing popularity of electric and hybrid models, diesel buses still maintain the largest market share at 64.7%.

In the first three quarters of 2023, new EU electrically chargeable bus sales increased by 31.5%, reaching 3,405 units and capturing a market share of 14.4%, compared to 13% in 2022.

 

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