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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Germany most expensive European country to charge an EV in 2024
Germany is the most expensive country in Europe to charge an electric vehicle while Turkey is the cheapest, according to research from Charging costs diverge dramatically across Europe. In 2024, it cost an average €13.83 ($15.88) to fully charge an EV at home in Europe, up by an average of 0.5 percent, while a 100-km (62-mile) journey cost €3.79, according to research by price comparison service which used data from Eurostat for the 25 top-selling battery-electric vehicles. EVs are still about 70 percent cheaper to run than gasoline or diesel vehicles, the study said. Last year, it cost €25.73 to fully charge an EV at home in Germany and €7.06 per 100-km drive, making Germany the most expensive country in Europe. In 2024, Germany's full-year EV sales shrunk by 27 percent to 381,772, according to Dataforce, after consumers were deterred by a cut in previous purchase subsidies. Denmark was the second-priciest European country to charge an EV at €24.56 per full charge and €6.74 per 100-km drive. Denmark still boasts one of Europe's largest electric vehicle market share at 52 percent, according to Dataforce, even as tax exemptions are tapered. Sign up for the Automotive News Europe Focus on Electrification newsletter, a weekly wrap-up of the latest electric vehicle news, including interviews and global EV sales data. Ireland was in third place at €24.14 for a full charge and €6.62 per 100-km drive. Last year, 17,581 new EVs were registered in Ireland, according to Dataforce, as sales continue to be buoyed by purchase subsidies, tax breaks and grants. In Ireland, new EV registrations were up 26 percent to 11,482 after four months for a 15 percent share of the new-car market through April. EV sales across the rest of Europe grew by 28 percent to 759,415 after four months, according to Dataforce. Italy (+79 percent), Germany (+42 percent) and Belgium (+31 percent) all showed steep increases in EV sales. 'While the average cost of charging an EV at home has leveled off, significant price differences persist across the EU, with some countries, like Germany, still enduring high prices while others are enjoying falling costs,' Eoin Clarke, commercial director at said in the study. 'The differing price trends likely stem from the withdrawal of government support brought in during the energy crisis (some of which were more generous than others) and ongoing conflicts, which impact countries differently.' Meanwhile, the cheapest countries to charge an EV are primarily in central and southeastern Europe, where EV ownership is less popular because of the high purchase and charging costs compared with average local wages, the report noted. Turkey is the cheapest at €4.05 for a full charge. In Georgia, the second least-expensive country, a full charge costs €4.59 followed by Kosovo at €4.87. On average, a full charge in Europe costs 4 percent of net weekly income, the study said. Sign in to access your portfolio
The Journal
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Journal
Irish car bonnets are getting taller every year, risking children's and pedestrians' lives
IRISH CAR BONNETS are growing taller by half a centimetre each year, with some SUVs so high that a four-year-old child standing directly in front is invisible to the driver. Once associated with farming, but now a mainstream choice for commuting and school runs, urban SUVs are putting pedestrians and cyclists at greater risk in the event of a collision, a new report warns. Transport & Environment (T&E), a Brussels-based NGO, has conducted the first analysis of European bonnet heights, revealing the upward trend. It called today for legislation to cap bonnet heights. Over a quarter of Irish cars now have car bonnets of 90cm or taller, T&E told The Journal. When bonnet heights rise from 80cm to 90cm, the risk of death in a collision increases by 27% for vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and scooter riders. That's according to a major study by Belgian researchers in 2023 which also found drivers of regular cars are at greater risk of serious injury in collisions with vehicles with high bonnets. Irish bonnet heights are rising by half a centimetre a year, in line with the EU trend. T&E, EEA, Dataforce, GlobalData, Euro NCAP T&E, EEA, Dataforce, GlobalData, Euro NCAP T&E also commissioned research from Loughborough University in the UK on the visibility of children standing in a central position to the front of vehicles with different bonnet heights. An average-height driver behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender – a model that has been heavily marketed in Ireland – cannot see an average-height 4.5-year-old child directly in front of them, making pulling out from a driveway or parking space particularly risky. Advertisement By contrast, the driver of a small family car such as a Volkswagen Golf would be able to see a child of this height, 1.1m, at the same proximity. Vehicle blind spot analysis for drivers of average height for European adults, conducted by Summerskill / Loughborough University SDCA for T&E. At 115cm high, the Land Rover Defender is one of seven Jaguar Land Rover models with bonnets taller than 1m, with three models from Jeep also in this category. Almost 900 of these extra tall SUVs were registered in Ireland last year, an increase of more than 30% on new sales in 2023, data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows. Three of the four bestselling new car models in Ireland last year were so-called crossover or compact SUVs. The top-selling Hyundai Tucson has a bonnet 89cm high, as does the Kia Sportage, while the Toyota RAV4′s bonnet is higher again at 93cm. Arms race James Nix, vehicles policy manger at T&E and author of the report, said higher fronted vehicles push the burden of risk and of reduced safety from those drivers to all other road users. This stops parents from letting children walk or cycle and leads to a vicious cycle of families making more journeys by car. Over half of primary school and over 40% of secondary school children in Ireland travel to school by car, census data shows. Nix likened ever higher bonnets to an 'arms race' by car manufacturers that is harming public space and the public good. Marketing of SUVs creates a vicious cycle whereby other drivers may feel they need a bigger vehicle too to feel safe on the road. Ian Lumley of environmental NGO An Taisce said bulkier vehicles were also bad for the climate, requiring more fuel. Related Reads Dublin TD calls for SUV-free zones as study shows these cars are more likely to kill More dangerous collisions T&E noted research indicating that whereas low bonnets tend to hit pedestrians' legs, giving them a greater chance of falling towards the vehicle or being deflected to the side, higher bonnets strike adult pedestrians above the centre of gravity, increasing the likelihood that they will be knocked forward and down and be driven over. Higher bonnets are also more likely to strike adults' vital organs. Graphic showing how pedestrians can fall when hit at speeds of up to 50km/hr common in urban areas. Ptak (2019) / T&E Ptak (2019) / T&E / T&E T&E argues that without policy change, the current trend of increasing bonnet height will mean a significant proportion of all cars will have bonnets higher than 90cm in the coming years. Neither national nor EU laws regulate bonnet height. T&E is now calling on the European Commission to impose a cap of 85cm. T&E says this height would give some protection to 95% of adult female pedestrians involved in crashes, as they would be struck below their centre of gravity, increasing their risk of survival. Higher taxes on bigger cars The NGO is also calling on the EU to introduce child visibility tests for vehicles to reduce blind spots, and for the dimensions of cars to be included on vehicle registration certificates to inform consumer choice. T&E also urged national governments to put higher vehicle and road taxes, as well as parking charges, on bigger cars. Between 2012 and 2024, average bonnet height in Ireland rose from 77.52cm to 83.67cm. (They're getting fatter too. ) Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis, manufacturer of RAM and Jeep cars, have been approached for comment. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. 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Motor 1
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The BMW 5 Series Is Dominating In Europe Right Now
Mercedes-Benz and BMW unveiled the current E-Class and 5 Series within a month of each other in 2023. Buyers are clearly favoring one over the other so far this year, and those in Stuttgart have to be a bit disappointed with the trend. The 5 Series is outselling the E-Class and its other rivals by a wide margin. Automotive News Europe reported on numbers published by Dataforce that show BMW sold about 5,000 more cars than Mercedes through the first four months of the year. That's despite both models seeing sizeable sales increases compared to the same period in 2024. Sales for the 5 Series and E-Class are up 56 percent and 19 percent, respectively, according to the data. Model Jan.-April Sales BMW 5 Series 20,402 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 15,811 Audi A6/S6 13,774 Volvo S90/V90 2,722 Lexus ES 1,397 Audi S7/S7 1,216 Maserati Ghibli 51 The E-Class barely outsold the Audi A6/S6, which saw a 10 percent increase, but both crushed the Volvo S90/V90, Lexus ES, and the Audi A6/A7. BMW's electric i5 also outsold its other electrified rivals, squeaking past the Audi A6 E-Tron—8,843 versus 7,460 units. Mercedes sold just 3,740 EQE sedans. Shrinking Selection Completely missing from the list is the Jaguar XF, which the automaker stopped building in the middle of 2024 . The brand is undergoing a bold reimagining that will move the automaker upmarket to compete with Bentley, Maybach, and Porsche. Photo by: Mercedes-Benz The Ghibli, at the bottom of the list, is another discontinued model . Maserati announced it would end the car's production in 2024, leaving buyers with fewer choices, which makes the current iterations of the 5 Series and E-Class even more important to their respective brands as they battle for customers. By The Numbers: Subaru WRX Sales Have Fallen Off a Cliff Hyundai Elantra N Sales Are Up Nearly 300 Percent This Year Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Automotive News Europe Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chinese EVs grab biggest mkt share in Europe in nine months
Chinese automakers captured the biggest share of Europe's electric-vehicle market in nine months, regaining ground lost after the European Union imposed tariffs last led by by BYD grabbed 8.9% of the region's EV market in April, the most since July, according to researcher Dataforce. Chinese hybrid and combustion models also gained traction. The latest figures underline the potent and evolving challenge Chinese manufacturers pose to European rivals. While EU duties that took effect in November initially halted Chinese EV gains, the past two months show renewed momentum. BYD, MG and others have also ramped up sales of more-conventionally powered models, adding to the pressure. "The Chinese brands did successfully adapt to the new market surroundings," said Julian Litzinger, a Dataforce analyst. A big upswing in Chinese hybrid sales "boosts their performance in Europe overall." Chinese brands accounted for 7.6% of hybrid car sales across Europe last month, Dataforce said, up from less than 1% a year earlier.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lynk & Co turns to PHEV with 200 km electric-only range in bid to end sales slump
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Geely subsidiary Lynk & Co is looking to reverse a steep sales slump in Europe with the addition of the 08, a midsize SUV that can drive 200 km (124 miles) in electric-only mode. Lynk & Co's sales of its two-model lineup, the 01 compact SUV and 02 compact hatchback, through April were down 33 percent to 1,653, according to figures from market researcher Dataforce. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will be aimed at car buyers reluctant to switch to full electric. 'For plug-in hybrid customers, we think the long electric range will stand out as a clear upgrade,' Lynk & Co CEO Nicolas Lopez Appelgren told Automotive News Europe during a driving event for the 08 here May 13. 'EV drivers, on the other hand, may see it as a more practical option given the current state of charging infrastructure. And for high-end petrol buyers, the similar price point could make switching to a plug-in hybrid an easy decision.' Until recently, the electric-only range on most PHEVs was less than 100 km — and in many cases only about 50 to 60 km. Several automakers debuted long-range PHEVs with bigger batteries — the 08's pack is 39.6 kilowatt-hours — toward the end of 2024 ahead of a Jan. 1 deadline that increased emissions ratings for the technology to better reflect real-world use. At the same time, some Chinese brands launched PHEVs in Europe, notably BYD, to avoid EU tariffs on battery-electric vehicles made in China. PHEV sales were up 32 percent in April, according to Dataforce. The bestselling model last month was the BYD Seal U, followed closely by the Volkswagen Tiguan and Volvo XC60. Sign up for the Automotive News Europe Focus on Electrification newsletter, a weekly wrap-up of the latest electric vehicle news, including interviews and global EV sales data. Lynk & Co also will avoid the higher tariff on the China-made 08. The midsize SUV enters a part of the segment that has seen huge growth this year, with overall sales of models with PHEV powertrains up more than 200 percent to 51,823 after four months. Seven of the 10 top-selling PHEV midsize SUV are new to the niche. Another limiting factor for PHEVs was the time it took to replenish the batteries, often several hours using AC charging. PHEVs with longer ranges offer DC fast charging, which for the 08 means it's possible to boost the batteries to 80 percent from 10 percent in about 30 minutes at 85 kilowatts. Using AC charging at 11 kW means charging to 100 percent take four and a half hours. The 08 offers a combined 345 hp of power from its four-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motor. The 08's cockpit is dominated by an iPad-like touchscreen in the center of the dashboard, below which is an inductive pad to provide wireless charging for up to two smartphones. Built-in car sharing, integrated Wi-Fi, a specially designed Harman Kardon sound system, and advanced driver-assistance features — from park assist sensors to driver monitoring — are included. Customizable 'modes' are also available. They include a 'relax mode,' with soothing music and sunshades, and a 'pet mode' that turns on the climate control system and displays a message informing passersby that the pet is safe from freezing or overheating and that the owner is aware it is inside the vehicle. The 08 comes in two trims, Core and More, with the More package offering larger wheels, heated rear seats and an upgraded Harmon Kardon sound system. Target buyers: Range-anxious families What's good: Having an electric-only range of 200 km What's bad: Constant warnings from the driver-assistance systems that are likely to force more people to turn them off Launch date: June 2025 Starting price: €55,995 in Germany ($63,500) Platform: CMA Evo Built: Yuyao, China Annual production forecast: 6,000 in 2025, 12,000 in 2026 Lowest CO2 emissions: 23 g/km
