A total of 151,737 EVs and plug-ins were registered in Europe in August 2021, with sales increasing by 61 percent year-on-year, giving the EV segment the second largest monthly market share ever with 21 percent allowed to do so.
see photosThe Volkswagen ID.3 was Europe’s best-selling electric passenger car in August 2021
For the first time in Europe, electric vehicles overtook diesel cars in passenger car sales. EVs and plug-in hybrid cars sold 10,100 units of their diesel counterparts in August 2021, according to data shared by JATO Dynamics. A total of 151,737 EVs and plug-ins were registered in Europe, up 61 percent year-on-year. year, which allowed the EV segment to capture the second largest market share monthly at 21 percent. Interestingly, passenger car sales declined in 26 European markets with total sales of 713,714 units in August, down 18 per cent from the same period last year.
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EVs and plug-in hybrid cars sold over 10,100 units of their diesel counterparts in August 2021
Data shared by JATO further revealed that demand was particularly strong for the electric versions of the Fiat 500, Peugeot 208, Hyundai Kona, Opel Corsa and Kia Niro. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen ID.3 was Europe’s best-selling EV during the month. The automaker sold 7,904 units of the ID.3, making it the 15th best-selling vehicle in the European market. Tesla Model 3 was right behind with sales of 7,824 units, while the third place was occupied by Volkswagen ID.4 with 4,624 units. The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-e was the fifth best-selling EV in Europe in August with 3,621 units sold, just behind the Renault Zoe.
Speaking about the decline in sales of passenger cars in Europe, Felipe Munoz, Global Analyst at JATO Dynamics, commented, “The chip shortage is a major blow to OEMs that are still grappling with the impact of the pandemic. Production issues And delays in delivery of new cars have been detrimental to sales, and the lack of availability at dealerships is forcing many consumers to either look for older cars or simply delay their purchase. Under normal circumstances, consumers One can expect many months to wait for the new Ferrari, but they are now experiencing similar delays for the regular models.”
EVs now account for 21 percent of European new car sales by August 2021
About 1.32 million EVs and plug-ins have been sold in Europe since January this year. With respect to total passenger car sales, the year-on-year volume stands at 80,95,419 units, registering a growth of 12.5 percent year-on-year. Munoz said, “While deals and incentives have been instrumental in driving demand, we have seen a fundamental shift in buying habits as more attractive models have entered the market and consumers become aware of the benefits associated with EVs. “
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With respect to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, the Dacia Sandero was the best-selling offering in Europe in August 2021. The automaker sold 14,961 units of the model, leaving behind Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Yaris and Dacia Duster. top position.
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