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Electric cars that stand out in 2022
This year, 2022, has once again shown that French consumers are less and less reluctant to take the plunge and do their own shopping. ecological transition. They have given up their old internal combustion car for a less polluting model, much to the delight of manufacturers such as Audi which is considering stop producing petrol cars from 2026 onwards.The number of electric car registrations in France jumped 28.5 % to 169,335 registrationswhereas it fell by 12,2 % for hybrid vehicles.
How do you explain the French craze? environmental bonus and the conversion premium which change regularly and both offer very attractive rates for drivers after deductions. The different aid granted by the regions also represent real added value in the decision to go electric or not. The increase recharging stationswhich used to be an obstacle to the switch to electric vehicles, is now an opportunity. End November 2022There were more than 77,000 in France (an evolution of 51 % in the space of a year). The same applies to the efforts made by electric vehicle manufacturers to produce models with ever moreautonomy and performance. A great argument for drivers worried about running out of fuel. battery 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 stabilise in 2022 despite losing a small place, and is now 6th. At the end of the year, the little Italian car unfortunately dropped out of the top 5. The new edition of the sleekly designed electric car registered 14,413 units over the course of the year, compared with 9 556 last 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 Fiat 500 internal combustion engine has already ceased in the UK, and is likely to do so soon in France too. The hybrid version, although still sold today, will gradually disappear from the brand's catalogue. This proved to be a very wise decision, as the electric version (available in two versions) now outstrips the internal combustion model in terms of sales. (7,261 in 2022). It's a surprising trend when you consider that the electric version is considerably more expensive, but apparently drivers are prepared to stretch their budgets to afford it. an electric model that's more respectful of nature and the environment! Compared with the previous year, the brand increased by 51 %the number of electric cars sold. For FiatThe model is an honourable success.
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Tesla Model 3: on top despite a loss of speed
With 1,369,611 units produced and 1,313,851 Tesla cars delivered during 2022, the brand will has delivered, as usual, very good sales performances worldwide. Surprisingly, however, it's a surprise, but in France, they're rather disappointing. La Tesla Model 3 is the perfect example. Largely dominant in 2021 with 24,911 models soldthe electric saloon of the American firm loses its throne with 14,430 registrationsa loss of 42 %.
There is no doubt that this is due to the increase in the price of the vehicle, which means that the benefit of the environmental bonus from 5 000 € as the vehicle (under €45,000) no longer meets the conditions for access. 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 close to the 50 000 € for the most affordable Tesla Model 3. Despite these falling figures, the electric car is still going strong remain in the top 10 best-sellers this year.
Renault Megane E-Tech: the French car gets off to a good start
Undoubtedly the greatest development, the Renault Megane e-Tech has won over drivers with its many assets and its fair price in relation to the quality of the vehicle. After all, the French Touch surely has something to do with it! Indeed, outside the top 50 registrations in 2021 (45). Over the year 2022There are more than 13 000.
But make no mistake about it, there are good reasons for this development, because the vehicle from the Renault Trucks brand is due to go on sale at the end of 2021. It is therefore logical that its sales figures could only grow, especially given the good reputation of Renault.
Luxury brands struggle to make their mark
Still very much absent from the electric car market, luxury electric car brands such as Jaguar, Lamborghini or even Aston Martin offering very top-of-the-range models seem to be struggling to stand out from other manufacturers in a market that has already been highly competitive for some years. Targeting customers with very high and easily extendable budgets, they seem to be finding it very hard to find their audience and position their models at the top of the sales rankings.
Unfortunately, this trend continues from year to year. And yet.., there's no shortage of advantages to owning an electric car (low recharging costs, low maintenance compared with combustion vehicles, driving comfort, etc.). While most manufacturers, such as Volkswagen or Peugeothave one or more electric cars in their catalogue, This is far from being the case for very 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 a big-budget audience with its elegant look, its a host of equipment and on-board technologies (high-definition screen, state-of-the-art driver assistance, etc.). Not to mention its excellent performance and attractive battery warranty. However, Jaguar had sensed the exponential trend represented by the electric car market by offering its model as early as 2018.
Alas, the British brand's vehicle apparently failed to hit the mark. In 2020, Jaguar sold 16,457 salesIn 2021, it sold 9,970 cars, its worst result since its launch, a regrettable fall of 39 %. This decline is in line with the trend in sales of Jaguar a worldwide decline of 15,8 % of global sales of 86 270.
Lamborghini: promising ambitions?
Another major luxury brand, Italian manufacturer Lamborghini that stands out and has built a reputation for itself with its supercars with large-displacement engines and a high number of cylinders, at the time of writing, is not offering any vehicles in the electric range, unlike Jaguar. But it's not for lack of having had the idea in 2017, the Bologna dealer presented an electric prototype called "Terzo Millenio".
This prototype is powered by four electric motors located in each wheel, with torque reaching every tyre, resulting in excellent traction and very high cornering speeds. This project is being developed in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology laboratories and, as its name suggests, it's trying to show fans of the brand what the future of all-electric models from the Italian marque 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. An electric 100 % sports car in partnership with the German manufacturer Volkswagen is in the pipeline. A project that looks promising and substantial given the budget of several hundred million euros allocated to the model's electrification strategy.
Aston Martin: the better to jump backwards?
Another British brand with a long history, the British company also took the plunge by bringing out a 100 % electric vehicle. The Rapide E Aston Martin leaving the manufacturer's factories in 2019 had some serious arguments to back it up. 610 hpa range greater than 300 km and a 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, which will delight speed aficionados. Nevertheless, the electric car was unique in that it was only produced in very small quantities (155 units worldwide) in order to retain the exclusive character of the brand. Aston Martin likes to do on its other combustion models.
A detail that no doubt discouraged many a driver, given its exorbitant price of over 300 000 €. Aston Martin has even taken the radical decision to put a stop to the marketing and production of electric vehicle in view of its low popularity. As a consolation prize, the Rapide E has nonetheless served as the basis for research and development work on the brand's future plans for electric vehicles. A blessing in disguise!
And to return to the famousAston MartinIt also aims to launch its first electric model for 2025 in with a view to reducingcarbon footprint over the years. An ambitious project when you consider that the brand also wants to electrify all its vehicles by 2030, like Germany's Audi.
For the time being, the manufacturer 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 to produce the brand's future electric model.. Today's combustion-powered cars fromAston Martin are currently equipped with Mercedes and that's not going to stop.
Conclusion
In this article, you'll have been able to find out which models marked the year 2022, which was full of new developments 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 performances and prices, and came out on top as usual.
For their part, the luxury car brands are aware that their models are financially inaccessible to most drivers, and that it will be much more complicated to break into this market. They are nonetheless committed to making a profound change in the coming years, with a particular focus on design, so as to be able to target their current customer base as effectively as possible.
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