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10 leaders of the American market of green cars
Pickups and midsize sedans have traditionally dominated U.S. sales rankings. However, the most exciting developments in the automotive market are in the electric vehicle sector. Sales figures are growing at an explosive pace.
Charged electric cars and hybrids are sold in 2014 one and a half times more successfully than in 2013. In May 2014, the pace of sales increased even more. Americans bought 10,833 cars, which exceeds the statistics of May 2013 by 90%.
Prices for green vehicles are given in the article without the tax incentives and incentives provided to Americans by federal and local authorities. The figures reflect MSRPs, the retail prices recommended by manufacturers.
10. Honda Accord Hybrid
Even with the Honda Accord among the top five sellers in the U.S., the pace at which the hybrid Accord is gathering its audience is impressive. It is estimated that the car is able to travel in an urban cycle of up to 50 miles per gallon of gasoline (4.7 l/100 km). With a base model price of $29,155, the Accord is a good buy for those who value efficiency and care about reducing their carbon footprint. Since the beginning of the year, 5,753 copies have been sold in the United States, including 1,530 in May.
9. Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The attractive and spacious Avalon Hybrid represents the manufacturer in the full-size model sector. Its price is $ 35,555, the indicator of economy is 40 miles per gallon (5.88 l / 100 km). Compared to last year, sales of the model decreased by 4%, but in May the picture is different, an increase of 29%.
8. Lexus CT200h
Sales of Lexus in the first five months of 2014 exceeded the performance of the entire range of hybrids and electric GM. While 16,160 buyers preferred the American Japanese, the Detroit-based carmaker attracted 14,814 people. In May, 6,816 Lexus units were sold, which increased sales by 13% during the year. Economy Lexus CT200h -42 miles per gallon (5.6 l / 100 km), price - $ 32,050.
7. Chevy Volt.
The leader of the American auto giant GM added 5% of sales in May, although since the beginning of the year its position has decreased by 4%. A total of 6,838 electric vehicles were sold in May, including 1,684 in May. By buying a Volt, its owner will be able to drive on a single battery charge 35-40 miles (56-64 km), if you do not use a gasoline "range extender".
6. Ford C-Max Hybrid
The model shows multidirectional trends. In general, since the beginning of the year, its sales have fallen by 50%, although the C-Max Hybrid is still in the top ten of the green car market. At a price of $ 25,170 and efficiency in the urban cycle of 45 miles per gallon (5.23 l / 100 km), 7,570 cars were sold. At the same time, sales of the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid ($32,920) are growing. Attracting customers with an “electric” mileage of 21 miles (33.6 km) and an economy of 108 miles per gallon (2.18 l / 100 km), Energy “gathered” 2,940 customers in 2014, which is 45% better than last year’s figure. May sales increased by 74%.
5. A veteran of the green car market is not losing ground. The 2014 model ($28,980) runs 80 miles (128 km) on a single charge with an economy rate of 128 miles per gallon (1.84 l/100 km). For five months, sales of Leaf (10,389 units) increased by 36%, May figures - 3,117 cars and 46%.
4. Tesla Model S
The recommended price of the manufacturer’s flagship model is $71,070.Since Tesla publishes monthly reports, only quarterly, sales figures are approximate. Since the beginning of the year, about 10,761 cars have been sold, in May - about 2,150.
3. Fusion Hybrid
This hybrid from Ford will demonstrate a loyal pricing policy in action. Its price is $26,270, which is only $2,265 more than the gasoline equivalent of the Fusion SE. The result of this approach is the third place in the top. Sales of the model since the beginning of the year reached 17,784 units and grew by 39%. The Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid EV is up 260%. Its sales for five months amounted to 4296 cars.
2. Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota has shaken up the American green car market by adding an electric motor to its popular mid-size sedan. During the first five months of 2014, Americans bought 17,897 units at the recommended price of $26,330.This is 10% less than last year, but May showed a 22% increase in sales.
1. Toyota Prius
Nearby competitors lag behind the Prius, whose sales since the beginning of the year reached 88,452 cars by more than 70,000 units. The Americans bought 51,760 Prius Liftback and 16,992Prius V. Even a Prius charged with a sales figure of 7,729 units could take an honorable 7th place in the top when separately counted. The lion’s share of popular hybrids are bought by residents of California, demonstrating active support for green cars.
Source: facepla.net
Charged electric cars and hybrids are sold in 2014 one and a half times more successfully than in 2013. In May 2014, the pace of sales increased even more. Americans bought 10,833 cars, which exceeds the statistics of May 2013 by 90%.
Prices for green vehicles are given in the article without the tax incentives and incentives provided to Americans by federal and local authorities. The figures reflect MSRPs, the retail prices recommended by manufacturers.
10. Honda Accord Hybrid
Even with the Honda Accord among the top five sellers in the U.S., the pace at which the hybrid Accord is gathering its audience is impressive. It is estimated that the car is able to travel in an urban cycle of up to 50 miles per gallon of gasoline (4.7 l/100 km). With a base model price of $29,155, the Accord is a good buy for those who value efficiency and care about reducing their carbon footprint. Since the beginning of the year, 5,753 copies have been sold in the United States, including 1,530 in May.
9. Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The attractive and spacious Avalon Hybrid represents the manufacturer in the full-size model sector. Its price is $ 35,555, the indicator of economy is 40 miles per gallon (5.88 l / 100 km). Compared to last year, sales of the model decreased by 4%, but in May the picture is different, an increase of 29%.
8. Lexus CT200h
Sales of Lexus in the first five months of 2014 exceeded the performance of the entire range of hybrids and electric GM. While 16,160 buyers preferred the American Japanese, the Detroit-based carmaker attracted 14,814 people. In May, 6,816 Lexus units were sold, which increased sales by 13% during the year. Economy Lexus CT200h -42 miles per gallon (5.6 l / 100 km), price - $ 32,050.
7. Chevy Volt.
The leader of the American auto giant GM added 5% of sales in May, although since the beginning of the year its position has decreased by 4%. A total of 6,838 electric vehicles were sold in May, including 1,684 in May. By buying a Volt, its owner will be able to drive on a single battery charge 35-40 miles (56-64 km), if you do not use a gasoline "range extender".
6. Ford C-Max Hybrid
The model shows multidirectional trends. In general, since the beginning of the year, its sales have fallen by 50%, although the C-Max Hybrid is still in the top ten of the green car market. At a price of $ 25,170 and efficiency in the urban cycle of 45 miles per gallon (5.23 l / 100 km), 7,570 cars were sold. At the same time, sales of the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid ($32,920) are growing. Attracting customers with an “electric” mileage of 21 miles (33.6 km) and an economy of 108 miles per gallon (2.18 l / 100 km), Energy “gathered” 2,940 customers in 2014, which is 45% better than last year’s figure. May sales increased by 74%.
5. A veteran of the green car market is not losing ground. The 2014 model ($28,980) runs 80 miles (128 km) on a single charge with an economy rate of 128 miles per gallon (1.84 l/100 km). For five months, sales of Leaf (10,389 units) increased by 36%, May figures - 3,117 cars and 46%.
4. Tesla Model S
The recommended price of the manufacturer’s flagship model is $71,070.Since Tesla publishes monthly reports, only quarterly, sales figures are approximate. Since the beginning of the year, about 10,761 cars have been sold, in May - about 2,150.
3. Fusion Hybrid
This hybrid from Ford will demonstrate a loyal pricing policy in action. Its price is $26,270, which is only $2,265 more than the gasoline equivalent of the Fusion SE. The result of this approach is the third place in the top. Sales of the model since the beginning of the year reached 17,784 units and grew by 39%. The Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid EV is up 260%. Its sales for five months amounted to 4296 cars.
2. Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota has shaken up the American green car market by adding an electric motor to its popular mid-size sedan. During the first five months of 2014, Americans bought 17,897 units at the recommended price of $26,330.This is 10% less than last year, but May showed a 22% increase in sales.
1. Toyota Prius
Nearby competitors lag behind the Prius, whose sales since the beginning of the year reached 88,452 cars by more than 70,000 units. The Americans bought 51,760 Prius Liftback and 16,992Prius V. Even a Prius charged with a sales figure of 7,729 units could take an honorable 7th place in the top when separately counted. The lion’s share of popular hybrids are bought by residents of California, demonstrating active support for green cars.
Source: facepla.net
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