The car market in Western Europe saw a slight increase in diesel share in January, rising from 12.2% in December to 12.3%. However, the overall trend remains flat, with expectations of continued decline throughout 2025 as the market shifts towards electrified technologies.
The prospects for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the passenger vehicle (PV) market are looking better than in 2024, which is likely to have a negative impact on both diesel and non-hybrid gasoline cars.
In contrast, the light commercial vehicle (LCV) diesel market share grew in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching 84.4% in 2024 from 83.9% the previous year. This growth can be attributed to the slower-than-expected demand for LCV BEVs due to factors such as limited driving range and high acquisition costs. Until these issues are addressed, significant growth in LCV BEV demand is not expected in the near or medium-term. However, in the long term, the LCV market will have to adapt to meet CO2 reduction targets similar to those in the PV market.
The charts provided by GlobalData illustrate the trends in the Western European diesel car market, highlighting the changes in market share and the potential impact of electrified technologies on the future of the automotive industry.
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