Reuters: Chinese Electric Vehicle Presence Continues to Rise in Europe's April New Car Sales
According to a report from May 27 by Reuters (Japanese edition), the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) released data on the 27th indicating that rising gasoline and diesel prices in April drove sustained growth in demand for electric vehicles across Europe. This trend offset the overall decline in car sales and contributed to an increase in the total market.
Chinese brands further expanded their market share. In April, the total number of new vehicle registrations reached 1,152,315 units, up 7% year-on-year, covering the EU, the UK, and the EFTA. Total sales from January to April were 4.8% higher than the same period last year. Registrations of electric vehicles—including battery-electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids—rose by approximately 21%, accounting for more than two-thirds of all new vehicle registrations. Meanwhile, sales of gasoline-powered vehicles declined by about 15%, while diesel vehicle sales dropped by around 17%.
On a manufacturer basis, Tesla posted its third consecutive monthly sales increase, with a 46.5% rise in April to reach 10,654 units—a sign of ending over a year-long downturn. However, it still fell short of BYD, which sold 27,008 units, a year-on-year increase of 114.5%. China’s Chery also saw sales surge by approximately 322%.
Meanwhile, other manufacturers showed mixed performance: Volkswagen (VW) rose 3.5%, Stellantis increased 6.7%, BMW grew 2.4%, Mercedes-Benz gained 7%, and Renault declined 3.6%.
From January to April, Italy, France, and Germany recorded the largest increases in electric vehicle sales—up approximately 73%, 48%, and 41%, respectively.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866413296166976/
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