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Despite Tesla Dip, Australia Over 14% Plugin Penetration

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Combining the numbers for plugin electric vehicles (PHEV plus BEV) gives Australia a penetration rate of 14.5% for March, a significant increase over last month. New Zealand numbers have been stuck at 7.3 %. That’s a long way down from the highs of 2023 when EVs comprised almost 25% of … [continued]

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EVs At 60.7% Share In Sweden — Volvo XC40 Again Leads

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March’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 60.7% share in Sweden, up year-on-year from 58.1%. BEV share was flat YoY, while PHEV share was slightly up. Overall auto volume was 24,204 units, fractionally up YoY. The Volvo XC40 was the best selling BEV. March’s sales totals showed combined plugin EVs … [continued]

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Honda & Toyota Introduce New Battery Electric SUVs In China

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With the exception of Nissan, Japanese car companies have been famously reluctant to bring competitive electric cars to market. On the other hand, the Japanese have always been good at tailoring their offerings to local markets. The EV revolution is in full swing in China, so if Honda and Toyota … [continued]

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EVs Take 96.2% Share In Norway — Nissan Ariya Best-Seller

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The February auto market saw plugin EVs take 96.2% share in Norway, up from 92.1% year on year. BEVs continue to squeeze out other powertrains, though diesels and HEVs are now outperforming PHEVs. Overall auto volume was 8,949 units, an increase of 21% YoY. The best-selling BEV in February was … [continued]

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