Other targeted and direct support measures, such as for charging infrastructure, or via favourable loans with low interest rates and/or public co-funding, towards corporate fleets for bulk procurement of electric cars, buses and trucks, could support continued growth in electric vehicle sales. In the early stages of deployment, public procurement schemes (e.g. Thus, materials recovered through recycling would become more competitive. 2019-H1 had 1.1 million sales and 2020-H1 sales of 950K is impressive given the Covid onslaught on the overall sales and the subsidy reduction. Publicly accessible chargers accounted for 12% of global light-duty vehicle chargers in 2019, most of which are slow chargers. Car markets contracted. Outside Europe, EV growth was slower in 2020 but still significant. distance- or congestion-based pricing). Nearly 1,4 million BEVs and PHEVs were registered in Europe during 2020, 137 % more than in 2019, in a vehicle market that was down by 20 % year-on-year. To ensure that electric vehicles can unleash their full potential to mitigate climate change, it is crucial to reduce the CO2 intensity of power generation. China continues to lead the world in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) – nearly 1.2 million were sold there in 2019 and there were 3.35 million EVs on China’s roads by year’s end. Aug 31, 2020 at 12:03pm ET + + ... Our thanks to EV Sales Blog for tallying up and estimating the individual sales by OEM. The main reason for this increase is the European market. However, some electric vehicles might not necessarily be designed for the highest possible energy density. The days of rapid expansion have ceased—or at least paused temporarily. Driven by similar air quality concerns, bus electrification is also gaining ground in many other regions: the City of Santiago de Chile is home to the largest electric urban bus fleet outside of China. Tesla continues to lead the global EV market, with sales of its Model 3 and Model Y exceeding that of the tiny Wuling Mini EV, which had briefly seized top spot in January, in the first two months of 2021. Research on dynamic charging concepts, as well as demonstrations of catenary line solutions, may enable expansion of the range of operations for heavy-duty and long-distance operations for regional buses and long-haul trucking. ... but also overcome the the current leader Kia Niro EV and win the 2020 Best Seller title in December. Global sales of electric trucks hit a record in 2019 with over 6 000 units, while the number of models continue to expand. The total volume in H1 2020 amounted to about 950,000 and more than two-thirds (close to 643,000) were all-electric cars - according to EV Sales Blog. For the next five years, automakers have announced plans to release another 200 new electric car models, many of which are in the popular sport utility vehicle market segment. Finally, it analyses how off-peak electricity demand charging, dynamic controlled charging (V1G) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) could mitigate the impact of EVs on peak demand, facilitate the integration of variable renewables and reduce electricity generation capacity needs. So too are mandates to build charging infrastructure along road corridors and fuel stations. This edition features case studies on transit bus electrification in Kolkata (India), Shenzhen (China), Santiago (Chile) and Helsinki (Finland). These actions contributed to a significant drop in electric car sales in China in the second half of 2019, and a 10% drop in the United States over the year. The Volkswagen Group’s electric car offensive with a large number of new models resulted in deliveries of approximately 231,600 all-electric vehicles, more than three times the volumes delivered in 2019. All being accounted for, an estimated 5% of the total electric vehicle battery capacity could be made available for vehicle-to-grid applications during peak times. Europe has superseded China as the motor of EV growth. Global EV sales rose 43% to reach 3.24 million units for the first time and their global market share increased from 2.5% in 2019 to 4.2% in 2020, EV-volumes said. About 380 000 light commercial electric vehicles are in circulation, often as part of a company or public authority vehicle fleet. Balancing electricity demand and supply will become an increasing challenge to ensure the smooth integration of variable renewables-based energy generation and the electrification of multiple end-use sectors. This increase is driven by two trends: battery electric vehicle models with longer ranges are becoming available and are increasingly in demand, and the share of battery electric vehicles relative to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is rising. Fast-charging infrastructure is gradually deployed to respond to the growth in relative shares of electric vehicles with higher battery capacity and power requirements, e.g. Purchase subsidies were reduced in key markets. A range of ready options with various degrees of complexity can be tapped to reduce electric vehicle charging at peak system demand, thereby diluting the need for upgrades to generation, transmission and distribution assets. The global plug-in sales growth (133% year-over-year in November) is the highest in over eight years, according to EV Sales Blog. The Sustainable Development Scenario incorporates the targets of the EV30@30 Campaign3 to collectively reach a 30% market share for electric vehicles in all modes except two-wheelers by 2030. By recovering critical materials, a robust recycling system would reduce demand for raw materials, greenhouse gas emissions and negative local impacts from mining and refining. This outlook is underpinned by supporting policies, particularly in China and Europe. In addition, even once performance is proven in the lab, deployment and scale-up of these new technologies will take time and compete with the well-established Li-ion technology, which by now benefits from considerable experience in its large-scale manufacture and solid understanding of its long-term durability characteristics, and of substantial investments already made. In the European Union, at the time of writing, existing policies and regulations were being maintained and countries like France and Germany announced increased support measures towards electric vehicles for the remainder of 2020. In 2019, electric vehicles in operation globally avoided the consumption of almost 0.6 million barrels of oil products per day. To date, 17 countries have announced 100% zero-emission vehicle targets or the phase-out of internal combustion engine vehicles through 2050. On these grounds, there are reasons to believe that density is also continuing on an upward trend. Reply. The European Union is currently reviewing its Battery Directive to adapt to transport electrification through identifying improvements and assessing the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, and added value of the policy; it has set up a Battery Alliance to discuss further measures with key stakeholders. After entering commercial markets in the first half of the decade, electric car sales have soared. VW, Audi, and Skoda were the top-selling brands. Ensure appropriate end-of-life battery management. Europe is not likely to repeat the 137 % increase of last year, but 2 million sales are within reach. For the next decade, the Li-ion battery is likely to dominate the electric vehicle market. Furthermore, domestic recycling enables countries to reduce their reliance on imports of critical materials. This report explores the outlook for electric mobility to 2030 through two IEA scenarios: the Stated Policies Scenario, which incorporates existing government policies, and the Sustainable Development Scenario, which is fully compatible with the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. In the European Union, 2020 is the target year for compliance with the CO2 emissions standards for light- duty vehicles of 95 grammes of CO2 per kilometre, which has contributed to the successful uptake of electric light-duty vehicles in Europe in recent years. These objectives are major drivers behind countries’ policy support in the development and deployment of electric powertrains for transport. Hence, the future of public transit in general and electric buses in particular will be balanced between the impacts of the pandemic, the overall capacity of the urban transport system, and continued government support. With only a few details still to be reported we are expecting global BEV+PHEV sales of 3,24 million, compared to 2,26 million for the year previous. The report includes policy recommendations that incorporate learning from frontrunner markets to inform policy makers and stakeholders that consider policy frameworks and market systems for electric vehicle adoption. In 2019, China announced a tightening of its New Energy Vehicle mandate scheme with both setting new credit targets for 2021-23 and a more stringent calculation method for the credits beyond 2021. This edition also features an update on the performance and costs of batteries. By 2030, battery electric vehicles are assumed to reach an average driving range of 350-400 km corresponding to battery sizes of 70-80 kWh. Europe is further ahead in terms of EV share: BEVs+PHEVs increased from 3,3 % 2019 to 10,2 % in 2020, counting the EU and EFTA countries, including UK. Near-term developments should enable cell-level energy densities of up to 325 Wh/kg and pack-level energy densities could reach 275 Wh/kg. The V2G potential depends on availability of vehicles or vehicle fleets to participate in such services at suitable times, consumer acceptance, and the ability for participants to generate revenues, as well as other technical constraints related to battery discharge rates or impacts on battery lifetime. Matt Bohlsen September 30, 2020. EV sales in USA increased by a meager 4 %, despite the sales start of the Tesla Model-Y. But in 2019, the number of units sold increased only to 2.3 million, from 2.1 million, for year-on-year growth of just 9 percent. Electric micromobility options have expanded rapidly since their emergence in 2017, with shared electric scooters (e-scooters), electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) and electric mopeds now available in over 600 cities across more than 50 countries worldwide. Global sales of electric cars accelerated fast in 2020, rising by 43% to more than 3m, despite overall car sales slumping by a fifth during the coronavirus pandemic. #1 most loved electric vehicle, solar energy, and battery news & analysis site in the world. 2020 became a great year for plug-in vehicles, in the end. Keep up to date with our latest news and analysis by subscribing to our regular newsletter. Setting vehicle and charger standards are prerequisites for wide electric vehicle adoption. In aviation, electric taxiing (i.e. These values approach the upper performance bounds of Li-ion technology. The Content on EV Sales is owned by us or our suppliers and may only be … Further falls in lithium-ion battery prices will mean that the lifetime and upfront costs of an electric car ‘cross over’ with those of ICE equivalents in around 2025, on average. China continues to lead in the rollout of publicly accessible chargers, particularly fast chargers, which are suited to its dense urban areas with less opportunity for private charging at home. It is reasonable to expect that stimulus packages will seek to bolster the economy in countries with important vehicle manufacturing capacity by including measures to support the automotive industry, not least given their relevance for the labour market. Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales – September 2020 Model rank The Tesla Model 3, as usual, was the top-selling electric car with no other model even close to its 43,055 units. In the Sustainable Development Scenario, it displaces 4.2 mb/d of gasoline and diesel. EV sales in China hit a record 82,000 units in November 2017, bringing the annual total to nearly 500k units. Tax rates that reflect tailpipe CO2 emissions can be conducive to increased electric vehicle uptake. The net emission reductions are more significant in the Sustainable Development Scenario, in which higher electric vehicle deployment is coupled with more rapid decarbonisation of electricity generation, in line with the Paris Agreement goals. Replies. What started with an unprecedented economic downturn during the 1st COVID-19 wave became a success … The losses in Japan continued, with broad based decreases, especially among domestic brands. Both markets have national and local subsidy schemes in place – China recently extended its subsidy scheme until 2022. Auto manufacturing, a critical sector of economic activity in many of the world’s largest economies, employs millions of people across the entire supply chain. Experience of automotive industry stimulus measures has been mixed.