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Automotive News Looking For EV's - Spain (Barcelona) - SIBEJO-

20.00 Add Comment
 
Toyota Prius taxis are everywhere...

The first thing that struck me when I arrived at the Airport was the large amount of Toyota Prius taxis, I know they are not plug-ins and they shouldn�t be on this post, but it was hard to escape the fact that some 25% of all taxis were Priuses (Prii? What�s the name for a group of Prius?), with this model representing an even larger percentage of taxis in the Old Town.

I knew the Toyota Prius was a popular choice for taxi fleets in Spain, but in Barcelona they have a high point, and it�s not only taxis, the Police also uses them.

...I mean, EVERYWHERE
 Third Generation (The one above) represent the largest part of them, but there�s also some Second Generation units running around, as well as the seven seater Prius + / V.
First and Fourth Generations are a rarity, I saw one of each but both were from private owners.

Moving on to actual EV�s, the most visible were fleet units, as with the City-owned Piaggio EV�s, working as garbage trucks in the narrow Ramblas of the Old Town�

Piaggio EV mini-garbage trucks

 �Or the rental Renault Twizzies, which are one of the best ways to know the town, not only they feel at ease in the (many times) clogged streets of Barcelona, but they are also a blast to drive, especially once you incorporate the vacations-modeand let yourself go from every day rational thinking, as this is probably one of the most suited vehicles to use during the always short summer vacations periods.

33�C, sun & beaches nearby: The ideal place for a Twizy 

Back to more mainstream EV�s, there weren�t that many zooming around, I counted one Renault Zoe, one BMW i3 and two Nissan Leaf�s, one of them being a taxi.

These days spent here helped me to understand why the Spanish EV Market has such high share of LCV�s and fleet deals, it seems that private buyers are still unaware / reluctant to jump into the EV Bandwagon, whereas fleet buyers, both public and private, are more open to it, not only on light vehicles, but also regarding buses, as an important percentage of them were either hybrid or running on Natural Gas.

A final note for a Solar Hybrid Catamaran boat that makes small cruise trips along the Barcelona Coast, the lack of engine noise during the trip makes the whole experience much more pleasant and inviting, making me wonder if the next step for transport electrification won�t happen in boats�


Automotive News Spain June 2016 - SIBEJO-

Automotive News Spain June 2016 - SIBEJO-

01.09 Add Comment



Caliente!

EV Sales continue hot in Spain, with 334 sales, up 61% YoY, with YTD sales shooting up a sensational 162% YoY, an impressive result, with the EV Share slightly down to 0.36% EV Share.

The Best Seller Of The Month was the surprising Renault Kangoo ZE, with 46 units, earning its first monthly trophy this year, while at the same time jumping two positions to #4. 

In the YTD ranking, if the podium remained unchanged, there were several changes below it, besides the aforementioned Kangoo ZE rise to #4, the Volvo XC90 PHEV (32 sales, pb) jumped three positions to #8, while the BMW 330e did the same thing, reaching #16.

Two new EV's joined the ranking, with the Citroen e-Mehari registering its first 9 units, all in the Balearic Islands, while the Audi Q7 e-Tron vessel SUV landed with 5 units.

On the manufacturers ranking, Nissan stays in the leadership (21%, down 1%), but has lost 8% share in these last three months, being chased by the new runner-up Renault (18%, up 1%) and Mitsubishi (17%, down 1%).

PlSpainJuneYTD'16%'15Pl
1Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV41379171
2
3
4
5
6		Nissan Leaf
Renault Zoe
Renault Kangoo ZE
Nissan e-NV200 / Evalia
Smart Fortwo ED		45
27
46
10

327
186
162
162
153		14
8
7
7
7		3
4
5
6
2
7
8
9		BMW i3 *
Volvo XC90 T8
Volkswagen Golf GTE
32
32
8
142
83
80		6
4
4		7
N/A
11
10
11		BMW X5 40e
Volkswagen Passat GTE		19
7		72
67		3
3		15
N/A
12Renault Twizy65028
13Kia Soul EV249210
14BMW 225xe Active Tourer
9
37
2
N/A
15
16
17
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
24
26
26
28
29
30
30
30
33

Piaggio Porter EV
BMW 330e
Citr�en C-Zero
Porsche Cayenne Plug-In
Audi A3 e-Tron
BMW i8
Mercedes GLE500e
Citr�en Berlingo EV
Peugeot Partner EV
Tesla Model S
Mercedes C350e
Mercedes B250e
Volkswagen e-Golf
Citr�en e-Mehari
Audi Q7 e-Tron
Volkswagen e-Up!
Porsche Panamera Plug-In
Mercedes S500e
Peugeot iOn
Others
9
7

1
1
1
3
2
1

3
1
2
9
5


1
1

35
30
28
28
26
24
23
19
17
14
14
10
10
9
5
4
4
4
3
5		2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		12
N/A
24
13
9
14
N/A
29
22
23
26
20
16
N/A
N/A
18
17
19
27


TOTAL
334
2.257
100


Source: forococheselectricos.com

* - 14 Bev +18 Rex

Automotive News Spain May 2016 - SIBEJO-

Automotive News Spain May 2016 - SIBEJO-

04.25 Add Comment


Caliente!

EV Sales continue hot in Spain, with 446 sales, the triple of April '15, with YTD sales shooting up a sensational 162% YoY, an impressive result, pulling the EV Share slightly up to a new record, 0.39% EV Share.

The Best Seller Of The Month was once again the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, with 68 units, earning its second monthly trophy this year., while at the same time assuring a more comfortable position in the YTD leadership, with 56 units of advance to the Runner-Up Nissan Leaf. 

The Bronze Medal has a new bearer, with the Renault Zoe back to the podium, if only by six units.

 Two EV's deserve a special mention, if the 64 units of the Smart Fortwo ED can be mostly attributed to the Car2Go car-sharing fleet, the 44 BMW i3's are a rather surprising performance, now that the improved range version is a couple of months away. Discounts and promotions can do wonders...

 On the manufacturers ranking, Nissan stays continues in the leadership (22%, down 3%), but has lost 7% share in these last two months, now being chased by Mitsubishi (18%) and Renault (17%, up 1%).

PlSpainMayYTD'16%'15Pl
1Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV68338181
2
3
4
5		Nissan Leaf
Renault Zoe
Smart Fortwo ED
Nissan e-NV200 / Evalia		30
42
64
28		282
159
153
148		15
8
8
8		3
4
2
6
6
7
8		Renault Kangoo ZEBMW i3 *
Volkswagen Golf GTE		23
44
8		116
110
72		6
6
4		5
7
11
9
10
11		Volkswagen Passat GTE
BMW X5 40e
Volvo XC90 T8		3
16
22		60
53
51		3
3
3		N/A
15
N/A
12Kia Soul EV1347210
13Renault Twizy  124428
14BMW 225xe Active Tourer
11
28
1
N/A
14
16
17
18
19
19
21
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
28
30
31
31
33
33
33
Citr�en C-Zero
Porsche Cayenne Plug-In
Piaggio Porter EV
Audi A3 e-Tron
BMW i8
BMW 330e
Mercedes GLE500e
Citr�en Berlingo EV
Peugeot Partner EV
Tesla Model S
Mercedes C350e
Mercedes B250e
Volkswagen e-Golf
Volkswagen e-Up!
Porsche Panamera Plug-In
Mercedes S500e
Volvo V60 Plug-In
Peugeot iOn
Mitsubishi I-Miev
Seat Mii EV
Toyota Prius Plug-In		1
9
9
2
5
7
4
11
4
2
2
2

1
2


1



28
27
26
25
23
23
17
17
16
14
11
9
8
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1		1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		24
13
12
9
14
N/A
N/A
29
22
23
26
20
16
18
17
19
20
27
32
N/A
24

TOTAL
446
1.923
100


Source: forococheselectricos.com

* - 15 Bev +29 Rex

Automotive News Spain April 2016 - SIBEJO-

Automotive News Spain April 2016 - SIBEJO-

20.43 Add Comment


Caliente!

EV Sales continue hot in Spain, with 463 sales, the triple of April '15, with YTD sales shooting up a sensational 188% YoY, an impressive result, pulling the EV Share to a record 0.38%, a new record for the Spain.

There was a leadership change in this year accumulated sales, with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV returning to #1 and displacing the Nissan Leaf to the runner-up position. 

The 144 units registered in April by the Outlander PHEV set a new absolute monthly record for a PHEV, while the 270 units YTD sold in only four months means that the 2012 all-time sales record (943 units, by the Renault Twizy) could be in danger for the first time ever...

 Two EV's deserve a special mention, if the 51 units of the Smart Fortwo ED can be mostly attributed to the Car2Go car-sharing fleet, the six Model S deliveries represent a  new (admittedly small) record for the american car, with an increasing number of Superchargers popping up in Spain, the demand for the all-electric sports sedan is to expected to only go higher.

On the manufacturers ranking, Nissan stays continues in the leadership (25%, down 4%), followed by the new runner-up Mitsubishi (18%, up 6%) and Renault (16%).

 A curious fact is that two of the Top 5 best selling models are LCV's, a rare event nowadays.

PlSpainAprilYTD'16%'15Pl
1Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV144270181
2
3
4
5		Nissan Leaf
Nissan e-NV200 / Evalia
Renault Zoe
Renault Kangoo ZE		54
21
42
34		252
120
117
93		17
8
8
6		3
6
4
5
6
7
8		Smart Fortwo ED
BMW i3 *
Volkswagen Golf GTE		51
10
22		89
66
64		6
4
4		2
7
11
9
10		Volkswagen Passat GTE
BMW X5 40e PHEV		2
7		57
37		4
3		N/A
15
11Kia Soul EV334210
11Renault Twizy  93428
13Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV
7
29
2
N/A
13
15
16
16
18
18
20
21
22
22
24
25
26
27
28
28
30
30
32
32
32
32
Citr�en C-Zero
Audi A3 e-Tron
BMW i8
Porsche Cayenne Plug-In
Piaggio Porter EV
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
BMW 330e
Mercedes GLE500e
Tesla Model S
Peugeot Partner EV
Mercedes C350e
Volkswagen e-Golf
Mercedes B250e
Citr�en Berlingo EV
Mercedes S500e
Volkswagen e-Up!
Volvo V60 Plug-In
Porsche Panamera Plug-In
Peugeot iOn
Mitsubishi I-Miev
Seat Mii EV
Toyota Prius Plug-In		5
6
2
3
3
6
4
5
6
9
2
2
1
1
1
1






27
23
18
18
17
17
16
13
12
12
9
8
7
6
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1		2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		24
9
14
13
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
23
22
26
16
20
29
19
18
20
17
27
32
N/A
24

TOTAL
463
1.479
100


Source: forococheselectricos.com

* - 5 Bev +5 Rex


Automotive News Spain March 2016 - SIBEJO-

Automotive News Spain March 2016 - SIBEJO-

05.14 Add Comment


The Rain in Spain...

...Brings EV's to the plain!

This month promises to be fertile in record numbers across the EV markets, in this case, the 544 sales is a two unit improvement over the previous record, set last October, with sales shooting up a sensational 191% YoY, an impressive result, especially considering that the overall auto market is stagnant. This allowed the EV Market to grow to 0.35%, a new record for the Spain.

The Nissan Leaf cemented the leadership, registering 90 units and beating its previous best result, set in October 2013 (89 units). The Second Placed Mitsu Outlander PHEV also set a record, with 80 units, a record for any plug-in hybrid in this market, while the Nissan e-NV200 / Evalia also impressed, scoring 64 units, a new personal best, rising to #3.

Good sales month for the VW Passat GTE, with 46 units, indicating that it could be strong competition to Spain's favorite PHEV, the Outlander.

Two EV's from the old guard also posted good results, if the 35 units of the Smart Fortwo ED can be mostly attributed to the Car2Go car-sharing fleet, it is harder to find a reason for the sudden rise of the Citr�en C-Zero (17 units).

An unusual registration is the single SEAT Mii EV registration, a purely demonstrative vehicle or a sign that the spanish automaker has finally got green light from the VAG Mothership to go electric?  

On the manufacturers ranking, Nissan stays firm in the leadership (29%, down 2%), followed by Renault (16%, down 1%) and Mitsubishi (12%).

A curious fact is that four of the Top 5 best selling models belong to the Renault-Nissan Alliance, a primacy that even in France is not happening.

PlSpainMarchYTD'16%'15Pl
1Nissan Leaf90198193
2
3
4
5		Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Nissan e-NV200 / Evalia
Renault Zoe
Renault Kangoo ZE		80
64
49
20		126
99
75
59		12
10
7
6		1
6
4
5
6
7		BMW i3 *
Volkswagen Passat GTE		22
46		56
55		6
5		7
N/A
8
9
10		Volkswagen Golf GTE
Smart Fortwo ED
Kia Soul EV		23
35
12		42
38
31		4
4
3		11
2
10
11BMW X5 40e PHEV1630315
12Renault Twizy132528
13Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV
4
22
2
N/A
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
23
23
26
27
28
28
28
28
32
32
32
32
Citr�en C-Zero
Audi A3 e-Tron
BMW i8
Porsche Cayenne Plug-In
Piaggio Porter EV
BMW 330e
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Mercedes GLE500e
Mercedes C350e
Tesla Model S
Mercedes B250e
Volkswagen e-Golf
Citr�en Berlingo EV
Peugeot Partner EV
Mercedes S500e
Volkswagen e-Up!
Volvo V60 Plug-In
Porsche Panamera Plug-In
Peugeot iOn
Mitsubishi I-Miev
Seat Mii EV
Toyota Prius Plug-In		17
5
4
7
12
4
3
3
2

1
2
4
3
1
1




1
1		22
17
16
15
14
12
11
8
7
6
6
6
5
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1		2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		24
9
14
13
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
26
23
20
16
29
22
19
18
20
17
27
32
N/A
24

TOTAL
544
1.016
100


Source: forococheselectricos.com

* - 6 Bev+16 Rex


Automotive News Spain February 2016 - SIBEJO-

Automotive News Spain February 2016 - SIBEJO-

07.24 Add Comment


A Good Start - Second Edition

A good 227 units were registered last month, with sales shooting up 114% YoY, the Spanish EV market is having a good start, let's see if that this keeps on going throughout the year.

The Nissan Leaf cemented the leadership, registering 46 units, ahead of the 2015 Best Seller, the Outlander PHEV, with 46 units to date, followed by two delivery vans: The Renault Kangoo ZE (39 units) and the Nissan e-NV200 / Evalia (35).

Good sales month for the Kia Soul EV, with 12 deliveries, while two newcomers have landed with promising results: The VW Passat GTE registered its first nine units and the BMW 330e did the same with 8 new deliveries. 

On the manufacturers ranking, Nissan stays firm in the leadership (31%), followed by Renault (17%) and BMW (16%).

PlSpainFeb.YTD'16%'15Pl
1Nissan Leaf46108233
2
3
4
5		Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Renault Kangoo ZE
Nissan e-NV200 / Evalia
BMW i3 *		18
24
24
14		46
39
35
34		10
8
8
7		1
5
6
7
6
7		Renault Zoe
Kia Soul EV		15
12		26
19		6
4		4
10
7Volkswagen Golf GTE1119411
9Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV7184N/A
10BMW X5 40e PHEV614315
11BMW i8
1
12
3
14
11
11
14
15
15
17
18
19
19
21
22
23
23
23
23
27
27
27
27		Audi A3 e-Tron
Renault Twizy
Volkswagen Passat GTE
BMW 330e
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Porsche Cayenne Plug-In
Tesla Model S
Mercedes B250e
Citr�en C-Zero
Volkswagen e-Golf
Smart Fortwo ED
Volkswagen e-Up!
Volvo V60 Plug-In
Piaggio Porter EV
Porsche Panamera Plug-In
Mercedes C350e
Peugeot iOn
Citr�en Berlingo EV
Mitsubishi I-Miev		5
5
9
8
3

3
3
5
2
3


1



1
1		12
12
9
8
8
7
6
5
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1		3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		9
8
N/A
N/A
N/A
13
23
20
24
16
2
18
20
12
17
26
27
29
32

TOTAL
227
461
100


Source: forococheselectricos.com

* - 4 Bev+10 Rex



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