Chinese manufacturers NEV has restricted the growth of mileage

21 July 2018

The slowdown in the Chinese market EV is due to the care models with insufficient reserve

The Chinese NEV market (electric vehicles, rechargeable hybrids and vodorodnaya) in June slowed noticeably in the background of the space rise the previous months rolls over 100% per month. So, in June, there were about 78 000 units, was only 77% compared to the same month of 2017. This slowdown is explained by the fact that in June, government subsidies for NEV with a power reserve of less than 150 km was cancelled and the majority of small urban electric cars just left the market, and it significantly influenced the percentage of sales.

Blue color in the spreadsheet pure electric vehicles (BEV), black – rechargeable hybrids (PHEV)

As a result, the market share of NEV has fallen from a peak of 5% in may to 3.1% in June and 3% for the first half, well above the 2.1% for the same period in 2017. However, there is hope for increased sales in the second half of the year. Accordingly, the share of NEV may reach more than 4% might even be 5%, and in December it may reach 7%.

Last month, Chinese OEM manufacturers have implemented more than 50% of all NEV, was in the world – an impressive result, which will undoubtedly be surpassed in the coming months 2018.

At a symbolic exports domestic Chinese market EV is more than sufficient to absorb all the current production volumes in China, aided by the fact that he is still one of the most protected markets in the world, and foreign OEMs still do not look seriously on this niche, but with the introduction of quotas for selling NEV in the near future foreign brands reached the share of 7%. From this (small) piece of cake 3% by Tesla, 2% BMW, and other manufacturers are divided between the last 2%.

In June, thanks to the disappearance of the small electric cars, some bigger models has shown record sales, for example, the Roewe brand caught up to the leaders, showing the five-digit sales, and even managing to intervene in the leadership competition between BAIC and BYD.

June's top five most sold in the Chinese NEV models:

The latest version of electrocreaser BAIC EX360 with a stock speed of over 400 km confidently took the lead in the June market NEV 

 1) BAIC EX-Series: compact electrocreaser BAIC entered the market two years ago, but remained in the shadow of the other model line, which is odd, because he is one of the hottest segments of the market. However, pending a more long-range version of the Ranger EC-Series, time EX-Series came with the upgrade and the revised specifications latest version 2018 EX360 (415 km reserve on the methodology NEDC), as well as a competitive price of $28 500 to a subsidy. As a result, in 2018, Beijing Auto has finally spread its wings, achieving record sales – 5708 units. what first brought this electrocreaser in the bestsellers of June. The decline in demand for EC-series, allowed and to other models from the line of BAIC to prove himself.

Elektrouniversal Roewe EV Ei5 confidently punches his way upstairs, hoping to enter the Top 10

2) Roewe EV Ei5: present in the market only the fourth month compact wagon brand Roewe has already made it to the podium thanks to a record level of registrations in 4661 units. it Seems that Shanghai Automaker hit the bullseye this original model. At least until it is a unique model without petrol counterpart, this is a real Roewe, with the most perfect exterior and interior, supply Chinese OEM manufacturer. If only its performance (engine power of 85 kW, the battery capacity of 35 kWh and a power reserve of only 301 km), would be a little better... especially considering the price of 33 $200 without subsidies.

Just upgraded hybrid sedan BYD Qin PHEV EV450 instantly came in third place in the market

3) BYD Qin PHEV: hybrid sedan Qin in just a few months after the appearance of the improved version EV450 showed surprisingly strong sales in June with 4606 units, became 3-d model of BYD, which showed a 10 times sales at the level of 3-4 thousand per month, which talks about marketing consistency advancing line. The sale of this sports sedan BYD is still strong and remain at the level of 4000 units per month at least before the appearance on the market of a new generation of Qin Pro, shown in April at the Beijing auto show. New 4,77-meter model in a fresh corporate style Dragon Face should ensure stable sales above 5,000 units. in a month, becoming a bestseller of the brand BYD.

City menelectronic Chery eQ has been able to maintain subsidies and occupied 4-e a place in the market NEV

4) Chery eQ Chery was among the pioneers of the Chinese electric vehicles market, having won the titles of the bestseller of the year three times in a row (2011, 2012 and 2013 years) with his urban minimodel QQ3 EV. Now the automaker is trying to regain the best position, with the same model eQ1 400 sample 2018 – the spiritual and technical successor of the earlier model QQ3 EV. Minikitchen eQ1 was 400 in June in the amount of 4434 units (the best month for this model), which allowed him to be in the Top 5 segment, NEV. An electric car designed for the city, is offered for $24 000 without benefits, for which you get rechargeable battery, for 22 kWh, providing a range of 200 km in the NEDC cycle that completely covers the needs of the residents of the urban jungle.

The reserve is popular with taxi drivers of electromedia was also recently upgraded to version EV450 that increased sales by a quarter

5) BYD e5: compact electrosety, he is also a favorite among taxi drivers, was registered in the number 4047 units in June, which is 26% higher than the same month last year. This is the second model of electric car, upgraded this year and, most importantly, received a larger battery, which significantly improve the performance: engine output increased to 160 kW, battery capacity – up to 61 kW•h, power reserve of up to 400 km in the NEDC. The updated model is offered at a competitive price of $34 600 that given previously implemented 81 000 unit allowed her to become the third hero of the brand in the segment of BYD NEV, following the models of Qin and Tang.

Hybrid sedan business-class i6 Roewe PHEV was the 5th on the NEV market in the first half of 2018

At the top of the June rating was not much of a change, so it is necessary to note the position No. 6, occupied by a hybrid sedan of a business class Roewe PHEV i6 (4028 units – a new record for this model), has risen on one position,

City menelectronic JMC E200 also kept in the market by maintaining subsidies

as well as the city of sitikar JMC E200 is one of the few miniature electric cars that escaped subsidy cuts and rising to 7th place, thanks to record sales in volume 3638 units.

However, the best seller of the month was electrocreaser BAIC EX-series, jumped to the 10th position with 15-y in may due to the registrations in the amount of 5708 units – the second consecutive record result for electrocreaser, while universal Roewe EV Ei5 climbed 4 positions to No. 14, thanks to record-breaking registrations 4661 units it is Expected that both models will continue climbing to more prestigious positions in the next couple of months, so electrocreaser will probably be the 7th and elektrouniversal soon to get in the Top 10.

Electrocreaser Tesla Model X 100D – was the best of imported electric cars in China sales

Commenting on the sales ranking, it should be noted that electrocreaser Tesla Model X has reached a new record of imported electric cars in June, with registrations at the level of 2350 units. (19-e a place), which allowed him to stay in the Top 20.

The latest electrostan BAIC EU5 R500 expects rapid growth in sales NEV

Finally, a series of BAIC EU-Series (for example, the latest model EU5 R500) entered the Top 20 at the 16th position. Thanks to the recent restyling and improved features this electrostan have to climb a few positions in the coming months.

Great prospects on the market and have compact electrocreaser Yuan BYD EV

In the ranking of manufacturers of brand BYD (share of 19%, up 1%) has recovered due to increased sales of electrocreaser Yuan, while second-place BAIC (share of 16% loss 1%) lost share due to falling sales of the series EC, but grown-up EX series and EU are unable to fully compensate for this decline.

On the third place of Shanghai brand Roewe (share of 12% with growth at 1%), which has a twofold advantage over the new No. 4 – Chery (market share 6%). If we take the entire SAIC Group (brand Roewe, MG, Maxus and Baojun) in General, it has already taken 16% of the Chinese market hybrids, it is not surprising that soon this company will become the leading OEM manufacturer in this segment..