If statistics are anything to go by, the number of electric and plug-in vehicles in Europe is still on the rise!

European Union

Despite a weaker performance from the Outlander PHEV, plug-in vehicles continue to grow fast in the EU, with sales up 53% year-on-year, with a little surprise this month: BMW i3 ranks third, thanks to a 400-unit fleet deal in Denmark.

Pos. Model August 2015 August 2014 Var %
1. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 868 1.061 - 19%
2. Volkswagen Golf GTE 826 76 + 986%
3. BMW i3 706 456 + 55%
Total   7.466 4.870 + 53%

Germany

Sales are up only 19% YoY, with the VAG cousins, Audi A3 e-Tron and VW Golf GTE, showing surprisingly slow sales figures, allowing Kia Soul EV to reach the nr. 1 spot, while Tesla is slowly getting a foothold in Germany.

United Kingdom

The slowdown of the Outlander PHEV explains the more moderate growth of plug-ins in the UK, but with the re-styled version coming soon, we expect the market to get yet another sales boost. VW Golf GTE is doing very well, already ranking third.

France

The French plug-in market grew 67% year-on-year, with the Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf in their usual leading positions. 

Norway

Norway is a well-known e-Golf territory, it is the best-selling plug-in since the begining of this year, while the previous leader Nissan Leaf managed to reach second place - but is still selling less than the year before.

Oct. 10, 2015 Driving

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