Electric cars and the environment
The electric cars are increasingly attractive in a world where reducing CO2 emissions and pollution is a growing concern for many people who want to protect our planet from global warming.
In environmental terms, the electric car handily wins its duel against internal combustion engine. According to a study conducted by ADEME in partnership with FNEthe electric car emits between 2 and 3 times less CO2 than a combustion-powered car if we take into account its entire life cycle (from manufacture to end of life). And even in terms of other environmental indicators, the performance of an electric car can be comparable to or even better than that of a combustion-powered car. So, contrary to what we sometimes hear, the electric car is a good choice for the environment. more environmentally friendly than an internal combustion engineEven when batteries and electricity generation are taken into account.
What's more, one of the main advantages of the electric car is its contribution to improving air quality in cities. That means cleaner streets and healthier cities.
Global awareness
All electric! Seems to be the watchword of most carmakers for the decade ahead. Peugeot launches its e-208 and e-2008, Volkswagen its range ID., Audi ses e-tronMercedes its EQ, Honda sa "e", Mazda son MX30. Not to mention older players such as Renault, Nissan or even Tesla.
Even prestige brands are getting in on the act, such as Porsche, Lotus or Maserati. But why is the movement accelerating so much now?
If there has been a general awareness of the need to protect the environment, carmakers are also on board. In fact, the main reasons for the acceleration in investment in electric cars could well be CO2 and the reduction in energy consumption.carbon footprint of the world's cars.
CO2 is a greenhouse gas used by combustion-powered cars, and therefore a factor in global warming, and the engine of an electric vehicle does not emit CO2 when driving.
What's more, standards for carbon dioxide emissions can force carmakers to pay fines of up to several billion euros if they fail to meet the European CO2 standards for 2020 (CAFE2021). A 2013 agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission gives carmakers until 31 December 2020 to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) for passenger cars to 95 grams per kilometre, failing which the groups will have to pay a fine of 95 euros per car sold and per gram in excess.
The number of electric cars registered in France
The infographic below shows that the growth in electric vehicle registrations is impressive! In 2021, 162,114 new 100% electric cars were registered in France, representing a 9.8 % share of the French car market.
Towards the end of combustion-powered cars?
L'National Assembly has voted to end the marketing of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in 2040. The bill is part of the French law on the orientation of mobility. It's true that ending the use of petroleum-based fuels is an idea that is increasingly appealing to different countries around the world:
- Paris: the City of Paris has officially announced its intention to phase out diesel by 2024 and petrol by 2030.
- California: California, which is very opposed to the Trump administration's lax approach to environmental issues, is even threatening to ban this type of engine from its territory in the very near future.
- Ireland: our Irish friends have already announced a ban on the sale of internal combustion models by 2030, and that it will be impossible to drive this type of engine from 2045.
Today, the electric car is at the heart of carmakers' strategy, as it represents the future of the sector. From 2021, cars sold in the European Union will have to emit no more than 95g of CO2 per km, compared with 130g/km today. Carmakers are betting on the electrification of their ranges, which will enable the sector to grow from strength to strength and bring more choice to users.
Forecasts of growth in demand are accompanied by a marked increase in supply across the segment, with a multitude of new models on the market. additional models each year.
Visit 2037sales, the number of electric car could surpass that of combustion engines. This would be a first, as combustion-powered cars have always outperformed their competitors.
The electric car market: worldwide development
This is in stark contrast to the downturn in car sales. The electric car is moving in the opposite direction, with developments taking place just about everywhere in the world.
France on the podium
France came eighth in the world rankings, just ahead of South Korea and Italy. Nevertheless, France can congratulate itself on its contribution to the development of environmentally-friendly cars: a success story for the small electric car.Renault Zoéwith 24,200 vehicles sold in the first six months of the year and a market share of 15.1%. The electric city car is the second best-selling 100% electric vehicle in Europe, just behind the Tesla Model 3 which sold 37,200 copies.
China: a step backwards on the world stage
China is the world's seventh-largest market for electric vehicles. . China requires carmakers to sell 10 % electric cars in 2019.
This is motivating Chinese carmakers to focus more on a market where demand is set to explode in the years ahead.
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Electric car sales in the USA on the rise
In the United States, sales of electric cars continued to grow strongly over the last six months, despite the difficult regulatory environment, particularly the strong influence of oil within Donald Trump's administration and the sales problems at the Tesla.
In Connecticut, for example, direct sales to the public of Tesla have been declared illegal on the basis of an old law that reserved the monopoly on car sales for dealers alone. Tesla sells its cars directly in 'stores' or 'galleries' and on the internet. In Wisconsin and other states too, pressure groups have succeeded in having the sale of Tesla cars banned. Tesla. Some American states, such as Illinois, even impose a tax on electric vehicles a tax higher than that for internal combustion cars.
In New York, Tesla is more particularly its Model 3 has become the first electric car to be licensed as a Yellow Cab. The Tesla Model 3 is officially on the list of vehicles approved by New York City Council for use as taxis.
Norway: the world's largest market
Norway leads the way in the European electric vehicle market, ahead of Germany.
This situation can be explained in particular by the very favourable policy towards 100% electric cars introduced by the Norwegian government, which has set itself the target of eliminating all combustion engine vehicles, diesel and petrol, in the country from 2025.
To this end, Norway has waived all import taxes on electric models and their sale, as well as on registration fees. The government has also voted to give 100% electric vehicles free access to toll motorways, not to mention the provision of charging stations free of charge in certain urban areas.
Germany on the podium
In Germany, electric cars are making real progress. With a 13.6% share of electric vehicles, Germany is in fourth place. Berlin registered just over 31,300 electric cars in 2009. 100% electric cars and 16,280 rechargeable hybrid vehicles for private customers. This puts Germany in second place among European countries for electric vehicles. In addition, Germany has become the Old Continent's leading electrified fleet and the second best-equipped country in Europe in terms of charging points (28,400), behind the Netherlands (39,200), with Norway only fifth in this ranking (12,600). Nevertheless, although Germany is in fourth place in the ranking, the number of charging points remains fairly limited. Considering that Germany has a population of 80 million.
Long a laggard in electro-mobility compared to manufacturers such as Tesla, Renault or Nissanthe powerful German car industry seems to have finally understood that the imminent emergence of the electric vehicle was threatening its supremacy and that it could no longer restrain or ignore it. By disengaging 40 billion of investment in electric vehicles over the next 3 years, the German industry is even aiming to become the new champion in this field, announcing no fewer than 150 new electric models by 2023.
Germany's Marshall Plan
As Germany prepares to launch a massive offensive in the electric car segment, the German authorities have decided to step up support measures for the industry. To mark the launch of production of the Volkswagen ID.3 in Zwickau. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made official the introduction of a new infrastructure plan.
Germany wants to have 1 million charging points by 2030. To achieve this, Angela Merkel is planning to invest €3 billion between now and 2023 to accelerate the roll-out of charging points for electric vehicles, as well as hydrogen stations. From 2020, an initial budget of €50 million will be released to support the deployment of infrastructure in the private sector.
Ranking: the best-selling electric cars in the world in 2021
What was the electric car which sold the most in 2021? Unsurprisingly, Tesla crushed the competition with 21 % of the global electricity market.
- Tesla Model 3 500,713 copies sold
- Wuling HongGuang Mini: 424,143 units sold
- Tesla Model Y410,517 copies sold
- BYD Han: 51,083 units sold
- Renault Zoé 77,122 copies sold
A promising future
The market for electric car has been increasing for several years now. And there's no end in sight. In 2021, Tesla Model 3 won the award for the world's best-selling car. But carmakers are increasingly betting on EVs. The next generation of electric cars could turn everything upside down.
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