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Years of exceptionally high sales of electric cars gradually changed Norwegian roads, where soon it will be easier to spot an all-electric car than a gasoline car.
According to Statistics of Norway and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (via Reuters), by as soon as the end of this year, the number of all-electric cars will surpass the number of gasoline cars in Norway. That’s because the internal combustion engine vehicle fleet is consistently decreasing every year, while the all-electric…
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With the first quarter of 2024 behind us, it’s time to look at how electric vehicle sales are faring in the U.S. amid what many believe to be a slowdown in the rate of EV adoption. And while it has slowed down in some ways, several brands with strong EV games are doing well anyway—and there are a few surprise winners here too. According to sales data analyzed by InsideEVs, during Q1 2024, the 19 brands we examined below sold over 102,000 all-electric vehicles. For this group, it’s the third-hig…
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Just a few weeks into the second quarter of 2024, Tesla has decided to reduce the prices of three of its electric cars—Model S, Model X and Model Y—by $2,000 in the U.S.
The latest price change comes after a difficult first quarter when Tesla’s EV production and deliveries decreased year-over-year. This led to a noticeable increase in the number of cars produced, but not sold. Get Fully Charged Tesla Model Y become more affordable The Tesla Model Y is the U.S.’s most popular all-electric ca…
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Hydrogen fuel cell car sales in the United States—and by that, we mean in California, where the series-produced models are available—continued to decrease at a significant rate in recent months.%adPlace1%
According to the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership’s data, 223 new hydrogen fuel cell cars (aka FCV or FCEV) were sold in the U.S. in Q1. It’s 70% less than a year ago, the slowest first quarter since 2016 and the second such slow quarter in a row. Get Fully Charged Hydrogen Fuel Cell cars are…
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Mercedes-Benz introduces a new 2025 model year version of the Sprinter and all-electric eSprinter vans in North America, where they will be available at dealerships in the second half of 2024.%adPlace1%
Besides a set of general improvements, the new model year also brings expansion to the eSprinter with a new entry-level battery option and more vehicle configurations. Get Fully Charged Mercedes-Benz EVs in the U.S. Mercedes-Benz lineup in the U.S. includes several passenger all-electric car…
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The Volkswagen Group (which includes Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, Cupra, and more) reports 2,104,300 global vehicle sales during the first quarter of 2024 (up 3.1% year-over-year).
However, in the all-electric segment, the group noted a slight decline. In Q1, Volkswagen Group’s all-electric vehicle sales amounted to about 136,400 (down 3.3% year-over-year). EVs accounted for 6.5% of the total volume, compared to 6.9% a year ago. Get Fully Charged Volkswagen Group BEV sales increas…
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Porsche reports that its global car sales during the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 77,640 (down 4% year-over-year). The slight decrease is explained by the company as due to the model changeover, including four out of six model lines: the all-electric Macan, the new Panamera, the Taycan, and the new 911.
The outgoing version of the Porsche Taycan (all versions: Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, and Taycan GTS) recently noted the weakest quarterly sales result since its market launch four years a…
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During the first quarter of 2023, Porsche delivered 13,429 cars in the United States, 23% less than a year ago. Porsche Taycan sales also weakened, reaching the lowest level since mid-2020.
In Q1, Porsche sold 1,247 Taycan electric cars, 18% less than a year ago. The Taycan accounted for 9.3% of the brand’s total volume during the quarter. For reference, Audi sold 776 Audi e-tron GTs (a direct cousin of the Porsche Taycan) in the same period. Get Fully Charged The New 2025 Porsche Taycan is…
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Toyota Motor North America (Toyota and Lexus brands) reports that its vehicle sales in the United States during the first quarter of 2024 increased by 20% year-over-year to 565,098 units.
The Japanese manufacturer is also very quickly increasing sales of electrified vehicles of all types—xEVs (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV). The lineup recently expanded to 27 models. Get Fully Charged Toyota accelerates electrification In 2023, Toyota (including Lexus) sold over 54,000 plug-in electric cars in the U…
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The BMW Group, including BMW and Mini, reported 90,844 vehicle sales in the United States during the first quarter of 2024 (up 1.2% year-over-year). The overall growth was accompanied by a solid increase in all-electric car sales.
In Q1, BMW’s battery electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. amounted to 10,713, 63% more than a year ago. The EV share of the brand’s total volume improved to 12.7%, compared to 8.0% in Q1 2023. Get Fully Charged BMW EV sales surges In 2023, BMW sold in the U.S.…
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In February, plug-in electric car sales in Europe increased by roughly 10% year-over-year, on par with the general market growth. It’s hard to expect quicker growth as the segment is affected by reduced incentives in multiple markets.
According to EV Volumes data, shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 202,542 new plug-in electric cars were registered in Europe in February. The market share amounted to roughly 20% (no change compared to February 2023). Get Fully Charged The year 2024 should be be…
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