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After the e-car felt like bobbing along forever, it should now go very quickly. By the end of the decade at the latest, the majority of car manufacturers in Europe only want to offer cars with plugs.
Even if there is no official date for an exit from the internal combustion engine there: by the end of the decade there will hardly be any new cars in Europe with diesel or gasoline engine be available. At least that's what the recently published sales plans of the car manufacturers suggest. An overview of all brands with at least one percent market share in Germany.
Audi
With 16 purely battery-powered models or model variants, the fine VW subsidiary is already one of the largest e-car suppliers. Other types are to be created over the next few years on the PPE platform shared with Porsche, which is intended to greatly accelerate the development of new models. However, it will take until 2033 for the brand to be fully electric in Europe. Key upcoming models: Audi Q6 E-Tron (midsize SUV, late 2022), Audi Grandsphere/Landjet (full-size sedan, 2024)
BMW
With the i3, the Bavarians were electric avant-garde almost a decade ago. Since then, traction and enthusiasm in Munich have waned. Today, BMW is more of a skeptic when it comes to e-mobility, with an e-share of 2025 percent expected in Europe by 25 and 2030 percent by 50. In both cases, plug-in hybrids count. Despite the comparatively unambitious goals, the range of e-cars is currently being expanded significantly. Important upcoming models: BMW i7 (full-size sedan, late 2022), BMW i5 (business sedan, 2023)
Citroen
In the Stellantis brand mix, Citroen occupies the position of the inexpensive basic provider alongside Fiat. The e-cars, which tend to be expensive, are not always the first choice from a sales point of view, which is why the brand has not yet given a specific date for phasing out combustion engines. Sometime between 2028 and 2030 it should be so far. Key upcoming models: Citroen e-C3 (Compact Saloon, 2023), Citroen e-C5 Aircross (2024)
Dacia
For Dacia, electrification is a difficult business, as expensive batteries and low entry-level prices are difficult to combine. In principle, the Romanians are meant when Renault announces that they want to become a purely electric car brand in Europe by 2030. However, depending on the course of development, the group reserves the right to allow the budget subsidiary to use combustion models for longer. Important upcoming models: Dacia BEV (compact, 2024)
Fiat
The Italians have recently made a strong comeback in the e-business with the 500e microcar. In future models, however, the brand is likely to use the technology of the new parent company Stellantis instead of its own drives. However, this will probably accelerate the transformation considerably – Fiat wants to be purely electric by 2027. Important new models: Fiat Centoventi (compact, 2023)
Ford
The European arm of the US group surprised everyone last year with the courageous announcement that it would become purely electric by 2030. Not least because so far, with the exception of the Mustang Mach-E SUV, no battery car from the brand is available. However, that should change quickly when the Stromer cooperation with VW takes effect in the Cologne plant in the coming year. Key upcoming models: Ford E-Crossover (compact SUV, 2023)
Hyundai
With everyday and comparatively inexpensive e-models for everyone, the Koreans have positioned themselves strongly in the growth market in recent years. By the end of the decade, the brand is expected to sell 1,9 million electric cars per year worldwide. In Europe, the range of the entire group should be completely electric from the middle of the next decade. Key upcoming models: Ioniq 6 (mid-size sedan, late 2022), Ioniq 7 (upper-mid-size SUV, 2024)
Kia
Together with sister brand Hyundai, Kia has also developed into one of the largest e-car suppliers in Europe. Specialties are on the one hand accessible models like the small crossover e-Niro, on the other hand high-tech electric vehicles like the EV6. The company's announcement that it intends to be completely electric by the middle of the next decade also applies to Kia. Key upcoming models: Kia Niro-e (mini SUV, 2022), Kia EV9 (SUV, 2023)
Mazda
As a small manufacturer in a global comparison, the Japanese have to stretch themselves properly in order not to miss the connection to e-mobilization in Europe. In addition to the stylish but low-range MX-30, various other models must come. However, it is still largely unclear what that could be. British media recently reported three new models by 2025. Important upcoming models: Mazda MX-30 with range extender (mini-SUV, 2022)
Mercedes
The Swabians are among the more cautious manufacturers when it comes to publicly formulating electric car targets. So far, the only clear intention has been to cover more than half of European sales with e-cars and plug-in hybrids from 2025. In addition, the aim is to be able to flexibly adapt the drive mix to market conditions in the future, with the focus on e-mobility. The range of models is currently growing rapidly, both in the volume segments and in the luxury segment. Important upcoming models: Mercedes EQE SUC (upper class SUV, 2023), Mercedes EQG (off-road vehicle, 2024)
Mini
As a brand for lifestyle-oriented and solvent city dwellers, the BMW subsidiary is actually predestined for the electric drive. Nevertheless, one is still reluctant to make public announcements about the exit from combustion engines. "Power of Choice" is what the British call the strategy of giving customers the choice between different drive options at least until 2030. Nevertheless, numerous Stromer are planned, some of which will be built in cooperation with the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall. Important upcoming models: Mini 2023-door (subcompact, 2023), Mini Countryman (XNUMX)
Mitsubishi
In Europe, the Japanese brand wants to build primarily on its alliance with Renault-Nissan, and has not yet formulated its own electric car goals. Which models should be adopted and offered under their own logo is currently still being negotiated. You can choose between an offshoot of the future small electric car Renault 5 and a model based on the Renault Mégane E-Tech.
Nissan
Nothing came after the Leaf for a long time: the Japanese share the fate of other e-car pioneers that they lost speed after a good start. Nissan has not yet given an exact date for the change to an e-brand, but the brand is likely to orientate itself towards alliance partner Renault in Europe, which states 2030 as the date for the phase-out of combustion engines. Key Coming Models: Nissan Ariya (midsize SUV, 2022), Nissan Micra (subcompact, 2024)
Opel
The multinational Stellantis Group is consistently focusing on e-mobility in Europe. The pioneer among the volume brands is the subsidiary Opel, which should already be purely electric by 2028. Two years ahead of Peugeot and Fiat. It is only faster with the more exclusive providers DS (2024) and Lancia (2026). In all cases, the flexible, modular technology comes from the same pool. Important upcoming models: Opel Astra-e (compact sedan, 2023), Opel Manta (crossover, 2025)
Peugeot
Compared to sister Opel, Peugeot is a little more cautious about converting to an electric car brand, which is probably also done out of consideration for the price-sensitive markets in southern Europe. Nevertheless, from 2030 onwards, no more combustion engines of the brand should be sold on the continent. Like the other Stellantis brands, Peugeot should benefit from the size of the parent company during the quick and consistent conversion. Key upcoming models: Peugeot e-308 (compact sedan, 2023), Peugeot e-3008 (compact SUV, 2023)
Porsche
Despite an impressive tradition of combustion engines, Porsche does not refuse the new drive technology and is the first major sports car manufacturer to consistently incorporate it into its future strategy. In addition to sedans and SUVs, the brand will soon also have battery-powered sports cars. The boxer engine will not be dropped for the time being: for 2030, a combustion engine share of almost 20 percent is planned. The rest should be electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Important upcoming models: Porsche Macan E (mid-size SUV, 2023), Porsche Panamera E (full-size sedan, 2024/2025)
Renault
With the small car Zoe, the French have repeatedly provided the most popular electric car in Germany and Europe for years. The Mégane E-Tech Electric, another high-volume model with great sales potential, has recently been on board. The plans of the brand, which wants to cover all car segments as a full-service provider, are correspondingly optimistic: by 2030, all cars in Europe should be purely battery-powered. Key upcoming models: Renault Grand Scénic (family crossover, 2023), Renault 5 (compact, 2024)
Seat/Cupra
The Seat brand has not yet benefited from the e-mobility offensive in the VW Group. Instead, the sporty offshoot Cupra will have exclusive access to the Stromer modular system and will become a pure e-supplier by 2030. The only remaining role for the Seat brand may be that of selling combustion engines. Important upcoming models: Cupra Tavascan (crossover, 2024), Cupra Urban Rebel (subcompact, 2025)
Skoda
Among the major car brands in the Volkswagen Group, Skoda is one of the more cautious representatives. By the end of the decade, the e-share of Czechs in Europe should be only 50 to 70 percent. The caution is likely to stem primarily from the difficult situation of e-mobility in Eastern and Southern Europe, where Skoda is particularly popular. Important upcoming models: Skoda Elroq (mini crossover, 2024)
Suzuki
For the Japanese, switching to e-mobility in Europe is a major challenge. The brand already has to use hybrid drives from cooperation partner Toyota in order to meet the EU's CO2 requirements. It is possible that the cooperation will also be extended to e-mobiles. The manufacturer does not formulate e-car goals, after all, a first Stromer has been announced for 2025.
Toyota
For a long time, Toyota preferred the hydrogen fuel cell to the battery. An exotic position, which the world market leader has now modified – in the future, normal cordless electric vehicles will also make the portfolio CO2-neutral. By 2030, every second new car of the brand in Europe should be electric, from 2035 every one. Important upcoming models: Toyota bZ Small Crossover (Mini-SUV, 2025)
Volvo
When it comes to electrification, the Swedes leaned out the window earlier than any other major automaker. The Swedes announced an e-offensive as early as 2015, and just over a year ago they set 2030 as the end date for the transformation to a purely e-brand. Nobody is more ambitious among the big European premium manufacturers. Key upcoming models: Volvo Concept Recharge (crossover, 2023), Volvo XC20/XC30 (mini crossover, 2023)
VW
The VW brand is one of the pioneers of e-mobility in Europe. An actually unfamiliar role for the Wolfsburg-based company, who previously mostly successfully relied on already established trends. However, one does not want to completely commit to the new drive technology for the time being – an e-share of 2030 percent has been announced for 70, and the conversion should not be complete until 2035. Important upcoming models: ID. Buzz (Bus/Van, late 2022), ID. 7 (midsize sedan, 2023)