Electric cars that stand out in 2022
The year 2022 proved once again that French consumers are less and less reluctant to take the plunge and make the ecological transition. ecological transition. They have abandoned their old combustion-powered cars for less polluting models, much to the delight of manufacturers such as Audi who are planning to production of gasoline-powered cars from 2026.. The number of electric car registrations in France jumped 28.5% to 169,335 registrationscompared with a decline of 12,2 % for hybrid vehicles.
How do you explain this French craze? They are attracted by the environmental bonus and the conversion bonus both of which are regularly updated and offer drivers very attractive rates after deductions. The various assistance granted by the regions also represent real added value in the decision to go electric or not. The increase charging stationspreviously an obstacle to the switch to electric vehicles, is now an opportunity. At the end of November 2022there were more than 77,000 in France (an increase of 51 % in just one year). The same applies to the efforts made by electric vehicle manufacturers to produce models with ever greaterrange and performance. A powerful argument for drivers worried about running out of battery power on long-distance journeys.
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Fiat 500e: the perfect small city car
Always one of the most popular cars, the Fiat 500e was able to stabilize in 2022 despite losing a small place, and is now in 6th position. As the year drew to a close, the little Italian car unfortunately dropped out of the top 5. The new edition of the sleek electric car recorded 14,413 units during the year, compared with 9 556 the previous year. An impressive rise in sales that promises a bright future for the little city car. Although still at the top of the rankings, it has yet to overtake its Californian rivals Tesla.
The Italian manufacturer has decided to continue producing the model only in electric and hybrid versions. Production of the combustion-powered Fiat 500 has already been discontinued in the UK, and is likely to be discontinued in France in the near future. As for the hybrid version, although still on the market today, it will gradually disappear from the brand's catalog. This proved to be a very wise decision, as the electric version (available in two versions) is now only available in two engine versions, and will even outstrip the combustion model in terms of sales (7,261 in 2022). This is a surprising trend, given that the electric version is considerably more expensive, but apparently drivers are willing to stretch their budgets for a more eco-friendly electric model. an electric model that's more respectful of nature and the environment! Compared to the previous year, the brand increased the number in the number of electric cars sold. For Fiatthe model is an honorable success.
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Tesla Model 3: on top despite loss of speed
With 1,369,611 units produced and 1,313,851 Tesla cars delivered in 2022, the brand achieved its usual achieved its customary excellent sales performance worldwide. Surprisingly, however, it's a surprise, but in France, they were rather disappointing. The Tesla Model 3 is the perfect example. Largely dominant in 2021 with 24,911 models soldthe electric sedan electric sedan loses its throne with 14,430 registrationsa loss of 42 %.
This is undoubtedly due to the increase in the price of the vehicle, which means that it loses the benefit of the ecological bonus. ecological bonus from 5 000 € since the vehicle (under €45,000) no longer qualifies. This makes the acquisition of the electric vehicle much less attractive for potential buyers, knowing that the model has gone from 40 000 à 60 000 € in the space of a few months, and is now approaching 50 000 € for the most affordable Tesla Model 3. Despite these falling figures, the electric car is still in the top still in the top 10 best-seller lists for this year.
Renault Megane E-Tech: the French car gets off to a good start
Without doubt the biggest evolution, the Renault Megane e-Tech has seduced drivers with its many assets and its fair price in view of the vehicle's quality. After all, the French Touch surely has something to do with it! Indeed, out of the top 50 registrations in 2021 (45). Over the year 2022there will be more than 13 000.
But make no mistake about it, there's a good reason for this development. the vehicle from the "marque au losange" will go on sale at the end of 2021. So it's only logical that its sales figures could only grow, especially given Renault's good reputation. Renault's good reputation.
Luxury brands struggle to make their mark
Still very little present on the electric car market, luxury electric car brands such as Jaguar, Lamborghini or even Aston Martin which offer very high-end models, seem to be struggling to stand out from other manufacturers in a market that has already been highly competitive for several years. Targeting customers with very high and easily extendable budgets, they seem to have great difficulty finding their audience and positioning their models at the top of the sales rankings.
A trend that unfortunately continues from year to year. And yet, there is no shortage of advantages to owning an electric car (low recharging costs, low maintenance compared with combustion-powered vehicles, driving comfort...). While most manufacturers, such as Volkswagen or Peugeot have one or more electric cars in their catalog, this is far from being the case for high-end brands.
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Jaguar I-Pace: out of breath?
Arguably the most popular of the luxury electric cars, the Jaguar I-Pace has everything it takes to appeal to those on a budget, with its elegant elegant looks, its array of equipment and on-board technology (high-definition screen, state-of-the-art driver assistance, etc.). Not to mention its excellent performance and attractive battery warranty. Jaguar had already sniffed out the exponential trend represented by the electric car market, offering its model as early as 2018.
Alas, apparently the British brand's vehicle didn't quite hit the mark. In 2020, Jaguar sold 16,457 salesIn 2021, it sold 9,970, its worst result since its launch, a regrettable decline of 39%.. This decline is in line with the trend in Jaguar sales trend of a decline of 15,8 % in worldwide car sales to 86 270.
Lamborghini: promising ambitions?
Another major luxury brand, Italian manufacturer Lamborghini which has made a name for itself with its supercars its supercars with large-displacement engines and a high number of cylinders, at the time of writing, has no electric vehicles in its range, unlike Jaguar. However, it's not for lack of having had the idea in 2017, the Bologna dealer presented an electric prototype called the "Terzo Millenio".
This prototype is powered by four electric motors located in each wheel, with torque reaching every tire, resulting in excellent traction and very high cornering speeds. This project is being developed in collaboration with laboratories of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and, as its name suggests, it aims to show fans what the Italian brand's all-electric models might look like in the distant future.
But that will be history in the future. In fact, Lamborghini is planning to launch its first mass-produced electric car by 2028. A 100% electric sports car in partnership with German automaker Volkswagen is in the pipeline. A promising and substantial project, given the budget of several hundred million euros allocated to the model's electrification strategy.
Aston Martin: step back to take the plunge?
Another historic British car brand, the English company also took the plunge by bringing out a 100% electric vehicle. The Rapide E Aston Martin which will leave the manufacturer's factories in 2019, had serious arguments in its favor, with 610 hpand a range in excess of 300 km and a 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, which will delight speed aficionados. Nevertheless, the electric car was to be produced in very small quantities (155 units worldwide), in order to preserve the exclusive character of the Aston Martin. Aston Martin likes to do with its other combustion-powered models.
A detail that undoubtedly discouraged many a driver, given the exorbitant price tag of over 300 000 €. Aston Martin has even taken the radical decision to halt marketing and production of the electric vehicle in view of its low popularity. As a consolation prize, the Rapide E nevertheless served as a research and development base for the brand's future plans for electric vehicles. A blessing in disguise!
And to return to the famousAston Martinproject, it also aims to launch its first electric model by 2025 in with a view to reducing itscarbon footprint over the years. An ambitious project when you consider that the brand wants to electrify all its vehicles by 2030, like Germany's Audi.
For the moment, the automaker is keeping a tight lid on these releases, providing very little information about them. It has only indicated that Mercedes know-how will be used for the production of the brand's future electric model.. Indeed, the currentAston Martin are currently powered by Mercedes and there's no end in sight.
Conclusion
Through this article, you've been able to discover which models have marked this year 2022, which has been rich in twists and turns on the electric car market. Some vehicles, like the Fiat 500e and the Tesla Model 3 were able to hold their own thanks to their performance, price and, as usual, top ranking.
For their part, luxury car brands are aware that their models are financially inaccessible to most drivers, and that it will be much more complicated to integrate into this market. They are nonetheless committed to a profound transformation in the years ahead, with a particular focus on design to best target their current customer base.
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