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Well, with more than 100.000 units sold from January until November, how does it look the EV market? Second Fact: Until November, Plug-In Hybrids grew by more than 300%! 2 EV spot, leaving the Nissan in a surprising third place. Cadillac ELR - Well, hello gorgeous! One of the most handsome cars to be launched this year and certainly the first Cadillac that doesn't remind of J.R. Renault Zoe - The fourth musketeer in Renault's charge in the electric market, this is the car that will decide if Carlos Ghosn push into BEV was visionary or not. A handsome B segment with 210 kms range for just 21.000 € (plus a monthly battery fee), apparently the Zoe as it all to become the best selling EV in Europe. Ford C-Max Plug-In - This was launched just a couple of months ago and it's already making an impact on the US market, previewing a great 2013 for Ford on the EV front.

Along with the Fusion Plug-in, these two cars will put the Blue Oval as challenger in the US market, preparing the way for a worldwide distribution and become Ford an EV global player. Tesla Model S - If there is a poster car for the electric revolution, this is it. Great looks on the outside, spacious on the inside, powerful, and above all, with an unparalleled electric range, this is a car intended to be the best car in the world. BYD Qin - Same goal as the Springo, different approach. Instead of a conventional design borrowed from a conventional gas powered car, this is one stands out (especially the back) and has a Plug-In Hybrid powerplant instead of a pure electric approach. Visually appealing for chinese standards, the Qin has 315 hp in Hybrid mode, making it 2 seconds (0-62 in 6.9s) faster than the Chevrolet Volt. All things considered, it has a real chance to be successful outside its home market. Will it sell more more than its predecessor (F3 DM) in China? Probably, the question is how much. Roewe E50 - Finally someone other than BYD playing the Plug-In game in China. Despite a low-profile launch last December, this funky little hatch delivered a good starting month at 238 cars, so BYD could have a worthy contender here. VW is coming late to the electric party, but it hopes to make an entrance with a splash and one of the first models will be this, an electrified version of the tiny Up! With a promised price tag of 24.000 €, the e-Up! EV's popularity in Europe and especially in Germany, EU's largest market.

Even the veteran Renault Kangoo ZE has beaten its sales record, registering 742 units and thus beating a three year old record (626 units in November 2012), pushing the LCV monthly record further higher. 6, up two positions regarding November. 12, will this be the 2016 D-Segment/midsize class Best Seller? 22. With these two models selling in such large quantities, it will be hard fot the Porsche Cayenne Plug-In to keep the Best Selling Luxury SUV title this year. 4, with 10%, down 1% share regarding last November and down 8% YoY. Best Selling PHEV & SUV: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 31.340 units. The japanese model won for the third consecutive year these two titles, with its sales up 63% YoY and no direct competition, how high will Mitsu's SUV reach in 2016? Best Selling BEV & Small Car: Renault Zoe, 18.670 units. Rookie Of The Year: Mercedes C350e, 5.069 units. The german model follows on another teutonic car, the VW e-Golf (3.328 units in '14), but had to sweat in the end to keep the VW Passat GTE (4.685) at bay. Best Selling LCV: Renault Kangoo ZE, 4.328 units.

After a significant spike in sales in Europe, the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is taking its place as the top-selling electric vehicle in Europe. Previously, the Nissan Leaf was the sales leader for European sales. However, earlier this year, the e-Golf over took the Leaf and has maintained the lead months later. This increase in sales shows buyers that the e-Golf is delivering on the quality and efficiency expected from Volkswagen. Volkswagen’s increase in sales has a lot to do with big push in advertising, getting the word out about the Volkswagen electric alternative. While the Leaf continues to be the top selling electric vehicle in the US, we can’t help but think that Europe might be on to something. Once word gets out about the high quality and efficiency available with the Volkswagen e-Golf, we expect to see another jump in e-Golf sales. With the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf, not only are you getting fuel efficiency, you’re getting a quality, durable vehicle that’s built to last.

The e-Golf comes equipped with a 12,000 rpm 85-kW electric motor. This high-power motor gets the equivalent of 115 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque which is especially impressive for an EV. On the inside, the e-Golf features a comfortable interior with leatherette seats. The gray and black trim give it a sleek, modern look. Drivers can also expect plenty of technology included as a standard. Standard features include parking heater/ventilation, a six-inch touch screen that functions as the radio and navigation system, a leather steering wheel and gear knob and a heated windshield. Put all of these great features in one car and you’ve got an EV that’s ready to give you the best driving experience possible. As far as electric cars go, the e-Golf is definitely a contender. This spike in sales only shows that it has a lot to offer and that it’s around to stay. If you’re interested in getting a closer look at the e-Golf or would like to learn more about it, we encourage you to contact us here at Folsom Lake Volkswagen. We would be happy to set you up with a test drive.