Tesla collapse in Europe. According to data released byEuropean Manufacturers Association (ACEA)in January the enrollments of the American house were alone 9.945almost half of the 18.161 recorded a year ago, equal to a 45% drop. Possible effect of the strong media exposure of his leader Elon Musk and his interventions on German political elections with an explicit Support for the extreme right Of Alternative Für Deutschland. In GermanyTesla sold only 1,277 cars In January, the lowest monthly number from July 2021.
For the first time, in United Kingdomregistered less cars than the Chinese rival Byd. TO Wall Streetthe title has lost more than 7%by sliding the market capitalization of the manufacturer under the 1,000 billion dollars.
The negative data recorded by the house of Musk it is even more relevant if we consider that the Total sales of electric cars In Europe they are increasing 34% compared to January 2024with a share of the 15% of the market. The hybrid car they return to be the first choice of the Europeans: the enrollments of cars with Mixed engines have increased 18.4% on the year, and now they represent the 34.9% of the overall market.
On the contrary, the Petrol car they suffered a strong drop (-18.9%)going down to 29.4% of the market, while the Diesela dominant time, collapsed at 10% with a reduction in 27% on an annual basis. The hybrid they are increasing especially in France (+52.2%), Spain (+23.5%), Germany (+13.7%) And Italy (+10.6%). In particular, theItaly has recorded a growth in the year 126% in sales of electric modelspassing from 2.1% al 5% of registrations.
The wait is now for the Action plan which should be presented by European Commission The March 5thas a result of the ‘Strategic dialogue on the future of European automotive industry‘, launched last January 30th. This plan – observes theUNRAE – will have to provide concrete measures to make the sector more competitive and face the transition to decarbonisationinvolving all stakeholder of the ecosystem.
It is possible that theEurope evaluate the possibility of allowing even after the 2035 the construction of cars not totally electricbut with more contained emissions than traditional cars, such as Plug-in hybrid and the Hybride Range Extender. For the president of Promotor Study Center, Gian Primo Quagliano“The attempt is generous” but risks leaving in stall the European marketalso because not even the hybridconsidered the priceare within everyone’s reach.
THE’trend of the European market In January it is weak: the enrollments they were 995.271The 2.1% in less than the same month of 2024 and the 18.8% in less than 2019before the Pandemic crisis. The Chinese house Saic grows of the 36.8% and conquers a share of the 2.3%. Instead record a negative sign Hyundai (-3.7%) And Toyota (-4.4%) among Asian manufacturers, but also for BMW, Mercedes And Volvo The year begins with one Flexion of enrollments.
Strong drop for Stellantis – On the eve of the approval of Conti of 2024 – which he sold in January 154,079 carsThe 16% In less than the same month of last year, equal to one market share of 15.5% compared to 18% of a year ago. The group grows Volkswagen (+5.3%) and French Renault (+5.4%)who recently filed with Record results exercise 2024.
Of the five major markets (including the United Kingdom), only the Spain Record one growth (+5.3%). Down, instead, France (-6.2%) And Italy (-5.8%)followed by Germany (-2.8%) And UK (-2.5%).