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In 2021, the share of fully electric in new sales was still stuck at 11%, but in 2022 this rose to no less than 26%.

The average CO2 emissions of new passenger cars in the Netherlands continue to fall. Logical, because the share of electric and other sustainable cars is increasing. The largest increase in electric cars in 2022 will be in the private market. In 2021, the share of fully electric in new sales was still stuck at 11%, but in 2022 this rose to no less than 26%. This and more is apparent from the annual sales analysis of the RAI Association.

Petrol cars are still the most sold in the Netherlands. However, 2021 was the first year in which the share of petrol engines fell below half. Namely 46% of new cars sold. In 2022, this share dropped further to 38,5%. The share of various (plug-in) hybrid cars in new sales went from 33% in 2021 to 36% in 2022. After the share of fully electric cars stagnated at 20% two years ago, the share rose to 2022% in 23 of the total new sales. The total new sales consist of business, private, rental companies and dealer registrations.

Strongest increase in share of electric in private market

Most striking is the rapid increase in the share of fully electric cars in the private market. In 2021, the market share of fully electric cars in the private market was still 11%, but in 2022 this increased to 26%.

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The average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars in the Netherlands continue to fall. Logical, because the share of electric and other sustainable cars is increasing.

Purchase subsidies work

The increase can be explained by a combination of more available electric models in the middle class segments, purchase subsidies for private individuals and private lease offers. At the end of 2022, there were 340.583 fully electric cars in the Netherlands.

Share of diesel engines continues to decline

The share of diesel engines in new sales continues to decline. Last year, the share was only 1,5% of new sales. Diesel cars were mainly sold in the business market. However, this market has switched to fully electric cars. Partly as a result of this, the share of fully electric cars rose to 23,5% last year.

Corona still palpable

In 2022, the automotive sector was still feeling the effects of the corona crisis that started in 2020. Last year, the problems were not so much caused by lockdowns, but by shortages of microchips and parts that meant that ordered cars could not be delivered. This ensured that no more than 2022 new passenger cars were registered in 312.129, according to RAI Association.

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