zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Culture
/
The Zoe Led Renault's Electric Climb Up The Sales Charts In 2020
The Zoe Led Renault's Electric Climb Up The Sales Charts In 2020-May 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:12:30

Image for article titled The Zoe Led Renault's Electric Climb Up The Sales Charts In 2020

Renault claims it is now the EV leader in Europe. The French carmaker as much as it wrapped up sales figures for 2020.

The carmaker’s worldwide sales figures are down due to the pandemic, but its EV sales have been buoyed by the little , which moved in big numbers across the region. Really, Renault’s EV figures have not been buoyed by the Zoe so much as surged on. Renault sold 115,888 electric vehicles in Europe. This is an increase of 101.4 percent over 2019. Of those EVs sold, 100,657 were Zoes.

Clearly, it’s because of the Zoe that Renault is claiming the EV crown in Europe, and we would tell the French multinational to mind its victory lap, with competitors like the and the at the Zoe’s heels. But there’s no denying that the Zoe is enjoying unprecedented success.

Image for article titled The Zoe Led Renault's Electric Climb Up The Sales Charts In 2020

And even though the Zoe is Renault’s EV heavy-hitter at the moment, making up roughly 86 percent of Renault’s entire EV sales, the carmaker expects its other BEV and PHEV models — such as the Clio, Captur and Megane Estate — to round out the sales stats. And Renault is looking forward to its upcoming E-TECH hybrids like the Arkana and .

Try saying that last model name fast five times — it’s actually not that hard, but it is fun. The Dacia and the Renault will join the Zoe this year, too, and this gives us a clear look at the Groupe Renault’s EV lineup into the new year. Those three models cover the crossover, mini, and supermini segments, so Renault is placing itself in a good position to take on the likes of Volkswagen and .

Image for article titled The Zoe Led Renault's Electric Climb Up The Sales Charts In 2020

And to zoom out and look at the broader European market, of EVs — again, both PHEVs and BEVs — reached 1.33 million units last year, according to Schmidt Automotive Research. That figure amounts to 12 percent of all new cars sold across Europe in 2020. Even though that is a relatively small slice, it’s still a significant number.

Though, it’s important to note that the delta in ICE vs. EV sales could have skewed slightly in favor of electrics due to the pandemic affecting sales overall. Meaning, EVs got a bigger percentage this year as overall sales were down; fewer cars were sold, but more of those that were sold were EVs.

But the big EV push is just beginning, and as of right now, in Europe Renault is pushing hardest.

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Culture
I Need To Be Straight With You Regarding My Thoughts On AMC Pacer Grilles
I Need To Be Straight With You Regarding My Thoughts On AMC Pacer Grilles
Everybody, get over here, now. Drop what you’re doing! You with the plasma cutting torch, just let it drop to the ground! You, pediatric dentist doing an emergency filling, just let go of that drill, crank that gas, and leave the kid there, because I have something important to...
May 13, 2025
Tunde Olaniran--'I'm Here'
Tunde Olaniran--'I'm Here'
Traffic sucks, so why not start your morning off with some music? You provide the toast and we’ll provide the jams. It’s Tuesday. I’m here with a smile on my face and color-coordinated sweats. That’s the best I can do. ...
May 13, 2025
The Maserati Birdcage Was A 250 HP Featherweight Champion
The Maserati Birdcage Was A 250 HP Featherweight Champion
Back in 1960 the Maserati Tipo 61 was the epitome of power-to-weight ratios. With a two-point-nine-liter inline-four engine making around 250 horsepower, and an all-in weight under 1350 pounds, it was ready to run. The chassis, weighing just 155 pounds on its own, was built from a series of...
May 13, 2025
What Do You Want To Know About The New Porsche 911 Turbo S?
What Do You Want To Know About The New Porsche 911 Turbo S?
We’re trying to turn the car reviews tap back on as safely as possible over here, and luckily for us (and you!), automakers are willing to loan out some hardware for Jalopnik to test and talk about. So, what do you want to know about the 2020 Turbo S?...
May 13, 2025
Mexico Re-Opens Auto Supply Chain With ‘Shoot Me An E-Mail’ Plan
Mexico Re-Opens Auto Supply Chain With ‘Shoot Me An E-Mail’ Plan
Yesterday workers started making their way back to assembly lines in America, but as we’ve covered before, all of their work hinges on supply chains in Mexico. And how are these plants being inspected for safety before re-opening? They’re not. All that and more in for Tuesday, May 19,...
May 13, 2025
Porsche Rules Out Using A Naturally Aspirated Engine For The 992
Porsche Rules Out Using A Naturally Aspirated Engine For The 992
The . Sure, the rear end still has a little too much Sir-Mix-A lot influence, but the driving dynamics are on point. However, Porsche lovers hoping for a naturally-aspirated variant are going to be disappointed. The automaker says it’s not happening. Porsche 911 variants over the years, for the...
May 13, 2025
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved