In June, the Netherlands experienced a remarkable surge in new passenger car registrations, with a year-over-year increase of 38 percent, reaching a total of 41,366 units. However, this impressive growth rate pales in comparison to the soaring sales of plug-in cars, which saw an astounding 86 percent surge compared to the previous year. According to EV Volumes’ data, shared by Jose Pontes, the country registered a staggering 18,792 new plug-in cars last month, making up an impressive 45 percent share of all new passenger cars. With the continuous upward trajectory, there is a strong possibility that plug-in car sales will soon surpass the 50 percent mark, solidifying the Netherlands’ position as a leader in the adoption of electric vehicles.
A notable highlight is the surge in all-electric cars, which constitute over two-thirds of plug-in car sales. These vehicles recorded an impressive 89 percent year-over-year growth rate, resulting in a 33 percent share of the market. The breakdown of new plug-in car registrations in June is as follows:
- Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): Approximately 13,780 units, up 89% year-over-year, with a 33% market share.
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): About 5,000 units, making up a 12% market share.
- Total Plug-In Car Registrations: 18,792 units, up 86% year-over-year, accounting for 45% of the market.
Since the beginning of the year, the Netherlands has witnessed a total of 84,000 new plug-in electric car registrations, representing an impressive 42 percent share of the overall market. The breakdown for the year-to-date registrations is as follows:
- Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): Approximately 58,300 units, with a 29% market share.
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): Roughly 26,200 units, comprising a 13% market share.
- Total Year-to-Date Plug-In Car Registrations: 84,523 units, up 76% year-over-year, making up 42% of the market.
The shift towards electric vehicles has significantly altered the model ranking in the Dutch EV market, with Tesla electric cars reclaiming the top positions. Particularly, the Tesla Model Y emerged as the leading plug-in model in terms of registrations in June, with an impressive 1,778 units, solidifying its position as the top-selling model overall. The Peugeot e-208 secured the second spot with 1,165 units, closely followed by the Tesla Model 3 with 860 units. These models outpaced the Lynk & Co 01 PHEV (684 units) and Volvo XC40 (589 units BEV/PHEV), which had shown considerable strength in the market in 2022 and early 2023.
Top 10 Plug-In Car Registrations in June:
- Tesla Model Y – 1,778 units
- Peugeot e-208 – 1,165 units
- Tesla Model 3 – 860 units
- Lynk & Co 01 PHEV – 684 units
- Volvo XC40 (BEV + PHEV) – 589 units (378 BEVs and 211 PHEVs)
- Skoda Enyaq iV – 588 units
- MG ZS EV – 541 units
- MG 4 – 497 units
- Volkswagen ID.4 – 478 units
- Volkswagen ID.3 – 442 units
The strong performance of the Tesla Model Y allowed it to claim the top position year-to-date as well, with an impressive 6,763 units sold. The Lynk & Co 01 PHEV and Volvo XC40 duo, part of the broader Geely-Volvo automotive group, now hold the second and third positions, respectively.
Top 10 Year-to-Date Plug-In Car Registrations:
- Tesla Model Y – 6,763 units
- Lynk & Co 01 PHEV – 4,959 units
- Volvo XC40 (BEV + PHEV) – 4,803 units (3,488 BEVs and 1,315 PHEVs)
- Peugeot e-208 – 3,458 units
- Renault Megane E-Tech – 2,292 units
- Volkswagen ID.4 – 2,250 units
- Skoda Enyaq iV – 2,159 units
- Tesla Model 3 – 2,132 units
- Volkswagen ID.3 – 1,967 units
- Kia Niro (BEV + PHEV) – 1,957 units (1,684 BEVs and 273 PHEVs)
Among the top plug-in car brands in the Netherlands from January to June, Tesla leads with a 10.9 percent market share, followed by Volvo (9.4 percent), BMW (8.0 percent), Peugeot (6.9 percent), and Volkswagen (6.7 percent). In terms of automotive groups, Geely-Volvo (including Lynk & Co and Polestar) tops the list with a 16.5 percent share, followed closely by Stellantis (16.4 percent), Volkswagen Group (14.5 percent), Tesla (10.9 percent), and Hyundai-Kia (10.2 percent).
The Netherlands continues to make impressive strides in the adoption of electric vehicles, with plug-in car sales showing no signs of slowing down. With more models entering the market and increasing awareness of environmental benefits, the country is well on its way to achieving even greater milestones in the realm of sustainable transportation.
