Byd, Zeekr… These new brands of cars that land in France

In France, the Chinese brand Byd is still widely overlooked. L’ATTO 3, first electric vehicle of the manufacturer to be marketed in France, did not impress, far from it. No matter: the Dolphin will follow (photo above), as well as 4 other additional models in the coming months. His goal ? Go beyond Tesla, no more or less, to become the world number 1 of pure players electric car. A fully achievable goal for Byd, which is already number 2. In 2022, Tesla sold 1.3 million cars, against 900.000 for Byd.

A ranking of the best electric car brands

Here, according to the ICCT measurement system, the most cutting -edge car manufacturers on electric technology and those behind. Tesla dominates the ranking and the Japanese manufacturers are lagging behind.

The ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation) is an NGO interested in technical analysis and reports its work to various environmental regulatory authorities. It has just studied the world automotive market in depth as it was in 2022 with a specific goal: to draw up a classification of the most point in electrification and those who, on the contrary, still have work to work to convert to this technology. For this, it reviews different parameters such as the percentage of electric cars sold, the extent of the ranges of models offered, the consumption of electric cars, their maximum load speed, their autonomy, the possible use of renewable energies for Their construction, the content of their batteries in recycled materials (as well as their recyclability) and some financial parameters.

From this study, it is the Tesla brand which comes out winning with a general score of 83 (over a maximum of 100 possible) in front of the Chinese of byd and their score of 73. These two brands arrive far ahead of the group that goes from BMW (score from 56) to Chang’an (score of 36), which also includes Volkswagen (53), Stellantis (50), Renault (47) or Hyundai- KIA (38).

Japanese manufacturers lagging behind

Still according to this ICCT ranking, Japanese manufacturers are the most badly rated with scores that go from 30 to Toyota to 0 for Suzuki. It must be said that the latter brand currently markets no electric vehicle but only a rechargeable hybrid model in addition to simple hybrids and light electrification models. Things will change a lot in the years to come for these Japanese manufacturers since most of them have large electrification plans, including at Suzuki. This ICCT ranking can undoubtedly be criticized for its interest or its methodology, but it has at least the merit of recalling which brands are already promoting electrification in their current functioning.

Byd, Zeekr… These new brands of cars that land in France

It is enough to observe our roads to see how the automotive market has been transformed in recent years. Formerly marginal, the electric and hybrid vehicles are more and more present. If traditional brands adapt their offer, there is also New car brands, specialized, who arrive. Tesla is no longer the only 100% electric manufacturer. Byd, Fisker And Zeekr are some examples of new brands that arrive in Europe with ambitions.

Byd: Build Your Dream

In France, the Chinese brand Byd is still widely overlooked. L’ATTO 3, first electric vehicle of the manufacturer to be marketed in France, did not impress, far from it. No matter: the Dolphin will follow (photo above), as well as 4 other additional models in the coming months. His goal ? Go beyond Tesla, no more or less, to become the world number 1 of pure players electric car. A fully achievable goal for Byd, which is already number 2. In 2022, Tesla sold 1.3 million cars, against 900.000 for Byd.

In France, Byd, however, may run up a major obstacle. To be eligible for the 2024 bonus, vehicles will need to be assembled in Europe more than. Which should give Tesla a competitive advantage because of its Giga Factory in Berlin.

Fisker: “Made” electric cars in USA

Fisker is a pure American car player, like its competitor Tesla. The manufacturer launched its first model in France in 2023, the 100 % electric SUV Fisker Ocean. This vehicle offers a slightly more sporty alternative to the Tesla Model y. The first deliveries took place in May 2023. However, you will have to be lucky to see this model on French roads. Fisker’s objective is indeed much less ambitious than that of Byd: the American brand aims at 5.000 orders in 2024, and 1.000 for this year.

ZEEKR: Premium more affordable electric (for 2024)

Zeekr is a new brand of electric vehicles Premium in the Giron of Geely, Chinese manufacturer. If these cars are well suited to the European market, they have already been marketed in China for a few years. Zeekr’s offer is enticing: offering in France high -end electric vehicles, But with a price closer to the prices charged for standard models. The Zeekr 001 seeks to overshadow the Tesla Model 3. The Zeekr X will attack the Y model.

Unfortunately, you will have to wait somewhat to be able to buy a Zeekr car in France. The first vehicles will be delivered in the fall of 2023 in the Netherlands and Sweden. In our country we will probably have to wait another year, or even a little more.

Gray card always “free” for electric cars

If the advantage of the 2024 ecological bonus will jump for many models, the free gray card (or almost) should remain current next year. For a 100% electric vehicle you just have to pay the fixed costs of establishing a registration certificate, which are € 13.76. Please note, however, that we are talking about applying the penalty to weight to clean vehicles within a year or 2. Which would question everything for certain electric sedans and SUV.

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