During the event that took place a few days before Paris Motor Showdirector of operation in Renault talked about the future ambitions of the brand.
And the diamond firm’s goal is clear in their sales estimates!
40% of electricity sales this year
Fabrice Kambolive Director of Operations were the following words: In two years, Renault will almost double the weight of electrified cars in its European sales. In Europe, this year we will be at the level of 40%. […] Now our safety net with this dual electric hybrid offers (to manage) the growth of electric and other motorization through 2030. »
We will remind you that Renault launched an important attack on electric vehicles, in particular after the announcement of its plan Renolution launched in early 2021.
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Since then, the brand has launched, in particular Renault Megane E-Tech 100% electric, which replaces the iconic car from the flagship line. Indeed, after Megane IVthere will be no thermal replacement!
If we look at the sales figures, in the top 10 best-selling electric cars in September 2022, the diamond brand is doing very well!
Renault Mégane E-Tech leads the sales of electric cars
Top 10 electric cars best sellers in September :
- Renault Megane E-Tech: 2897 pcs
- Tesla Model 3: 2,202 units
- Dacia Spring: 2170 pcs
- Peugeot e-208: 2129 pcs
- Renault Twingo E-Tech: 1387 pcs
- Fiat 500e: 1269 pcs
- Tesla Model Y: 1,261 units
- Renault Zoe: 1117 pcs
- Peugeot e-2008: 867 pcs
- Volkswagen ID3: 632 pcs
Source: AAA data
Finally, the Renault group will share the details next November 8 its strategy is to create a legal entity dedicated to electrics and software, a sector of the future of the automotive industry, as well as another specialized in the historical business of internal combustion engines.
But competition in the power industry is fierce. You can name a group in particular volkswagen for example, which is leading an impressive offensive in the sector of the village range of identifiers. already well established. The opening of mega-factories of the group, in particular for the production of batteries, will also significantly increase the volume of car production.
Group Stellantis also confirms its ambitions, in particular with the release Jeep Avengers for example, present at the exhibition this week and, finally and above all, Chinese manufacturers, who have been on the offensive since last year in Europe.
Source: Auto Plus
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