Electric cars just started to develop. Chevrolet Bolt EVthe much talked about, did not go on sale until December 2016. Meanwhile Tesla is still trying to cope with both the release of the cars that buyers want and the release of a new car that will capture their interest in 2017. This industry is growing rapidly, however, it was born very slowly.
Today Jaguar and all other well-known brands are preparing their versions of electric cars to compete with cars like Model S and Model X... So 2017 will be a very exciting year for the industry.
Before starting the competition between Bolt and other upcoming models, we will compare the first generation of electric cars. Introducing you Top 10 best-selling electric cars and hybrids since the start of sales in 2010... Sales statistics are backed by reliable information from InsideEVs. Also take a look at the article 10 Most Anticipated Cars of 2017.
10. Volkswagen e-Golf
Although the Volkswagen very big plans for electric cars, the most he has achieved so far is to put the battery in Golf... A test in 2015 showed that e-Golf is a decent electric car for city driving, but not yet ready to be the best family car ever. Buyers are definitely not crazy about it. After two full years on the market, 8,083 units have been sold. Little, however, is enough to make it into the top 10 electric cars of all time.
9. Tesla Model X
Fast and Powerful - Here's How Tesla model x made it to our list. In just 12 months in production, the all-electric SUV has made 14,562 sales. This allowed the Model X to jump over many eco-friendly cars, as well as other electric cars that have emerged over the years.
As soon as the official results for 2016 become available, X will overtake a few more positions. It is worth noting that Tesla is one of the 5 most expensive electric cars in the world.
8. Fiat 500e
Success Fiat undeniable. Executive Director Fiat-Chrysler Sergio Marikonne said that Fiat 500e is a very expensive car. But drivers still love his temperament and looks. 17816 sales Fiat 500e overtook sales of cars such as Ford Focus Electric and Chevy Spark EV in two states.
7. BMW i3
Instead of following in the footsteps of conventional electric cars, Bmw made an investment in a completely new platform for Bmw i3... He made this compact car both an electric car and a hybrid. The power range of its gasoline engine is almost the same as that of an electric car.
Drivers use a weaker gasoline engine until they can charge to avoid polluting the environment. Since its launch in May 2014, 23,950 models have been sold.
6. Ford C-Max Energi
Though Ford has not produced hybrids since 2014, this automaker proved itself confidently in 2012, thanks to Focus Electric and C-Max Energi. The latter is capable of traveling 30 kilometers on electricity before switching to gasoline.
He instantly became a sales leader. The hybrid maintains its position in the top seven after finishing fifth in 2013. It should also be mentioned that C-Max Energi has achieved 32,220 sales since its inception.
5. Ford Fusion Energi
The emergence Ford Fusion Energi predictable. It gives you everything you could get from a regular midsize sedan plus 30 kilometers of electric driving. As well as C-Max Energi, this model has captured its segment of the market quickly, and does not let go of it.
Fusion became more confident in 2016 when Ford offered a mixture of refreshed models and cars going on sale together. Overall, 42,228 models have been sold since 2013.
4. Toyota Prius Plug-in
Although production ended in June 2015, the original hybrid Toyota Prius remains the world leader in sales in this market. Unlike a new car Prime, this Prius was a quieter hit of sales. It offered up to 16 kilometers of electric driving and a petrol consumption of 4.7 l / 100 km.
However, he was very successful. Drivers sold 42,345 models in three years of sales. We expect that Prius prime will surpass this number of sales by the second quarter of 2018.
3. Tesla Model S
The Tesla model s Is a real revolution. The most famous car of a decade, the S stands for the best the industry has to offer. Ten years ago, CEO Elon Musk announced his intention to change the way people look at electric cars.
And we can say that he did it. Without Model S they might not even remember about electric cars. The bottom line is that this most expensive electric car on the market will soon become a sales leader. In November 2016, he sold 85,762 units.
2. Nissan Leaf
For four years, no one could surpass Nissan leaf neither in terms of engine, nor in performance, nor in price. It was the top choice for the first generation of electric car buyers. In 2014, he set an all-time sales record with 30,200 vehicles sold.
So far, no one has broken this record. But when the report comes out Tesla 2016 results are subject to change. Among electric cars, its record number of sales is 101,679 units. Leaf still ahead of everyone.
1. Chevrolet Volt
Can be called Chevrolet volt electric car with increased power, but the fact is that this car has a gasoline engine and drivers use it. However, the owners of this car drive more on electricity than the owners. Leaf, therefore, it is difficult to criticize this car, contrary to what the Internet says.
But here we are only giving statistics. With 109,472 sales, it is the best-selling electric car. Volt takes the first position.
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