Europe car sales rise 10.2% in September to 1.36 million, ACEA data show
In short
Europe's car sales rose 10.2% in September to 1.36 million, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), as reported by Chinese outlets on 22 October. BYD's European registrations grew 98.7% and Tesla's 72.5%, while BMW and Volkswagen Group registrations fell.
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Car sales in Europe rose 10.2% in September to 1.36 million, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), CLS reported on 22 October. 36Kr published the same report, crediting CLS. Jiemian, citing data the ACEA released on 22 October, described the figure as a year-on-year rise in new car registrations. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Among carmakers, BYD's new car registrations in Europe in September grew by almost 99%, CLS said; Jiemian gave the figure as 98.7%. Tesla's rose 72.5%. Mercedes-Benz Group's rose 5.8%. BMW's fell 0.3%, and Volkswagen Group's fell 2.9%. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Jiemian also reported a split by powertrain type. Battery-electric registrations rose 59.9%, plug-in hybrid registrations 24% and hybrid registrations 5.3%. Together these three types made up 76.2% of all new registrations. Petrol car registrations fell 20.6% and diesel registrations fell 28.2%. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The figures, as Chinese business outlets present them, show strong growth for BYD and Tesla in Europe and declines for BMW and Volkswagen Group. Jiemian's report adds that battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars together made up 76.2% of new registrations, while petrol and diesel registrations fell.
Key facts
- ACEA data show car sales in Europe rose 10.2% in September to 1.36 million. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- BYD's new car registrations in Europe in September grew 98.7%. [ 3 ]
- Tesla's new car registrations in Europe in September grew 72.5%. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- BMW's registrations in Europe fell 0.3% and Volkswagen Group's fell 2.9%. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Mercedes-Benz Group's registrations in Europe rose 5.8%. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Battery-electric registrations rose 59.9%, plug-in hybrid 24% and hybrid 5.3%; together they made up 76.2% of all new registrations. [ 3 ]
- Petrol car registrations fell 20.6% and diesel 28.2%. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- ACEA data show car sales in Europe rose 10.2% in September to 1.36 million. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Tesla's registrations in Europe rose 72.5% in September. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- BMW's registrations in Europe fell 0.3% and Volkswagen Group's fell 2.9%, while Mercedes-Benz Group's rose 5.8%. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- BYD's registrations in Europe in September grew by almost 99% (98.7% in Jiemian's report). [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- Whether the 10.2% figure counts sales or registrations. CLS and 36Kr describe it as car sales, while Jiemian describes it as new car registrations.
- The breakdown by powertrain type is reported by one outlet only. Only Jiemian gives the figures for battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, petrol and diesel cars.