Boosting the EV market in Europe Consumer Acceptance, New Business Models and Value Chains
Boosting the EV market in Europe Chairman s Opening Remarks
2011 Overview: Did Not Live Up To Its Hype But Solid Foundation Was Laid For Coming Years 1 Sales of Electric Vehicles were lower than expected due to the delay in launches and Japan s earthquake 2 There were approximately 14 Electric Vehicles launched globally in 2011 despite low sales 3 Vehicle Manufacturers have increased technology/market partnerships for progressing into EV launch phase There were more than 5 joint ventures by major OEMs in 2011 4 Implementation of charging infrastructure has gathered pace -Chademo type quick charging stations has increased to about 950 globally 5 Federal Governments providing new subsidies to EV and implementing - More than 9 regions announced incentives for EVs in 2011 6 More governments extending benefits to EVs and VMs expanding markets - Plug-car grant has been extended until 2015 3
Global Electric Vehicle sales until December 2011 has been about 43,000 vehicles Electric Vehicle Market: Electric Vehicle Sales (World), 2011 North America Europe APAC Nontraditional VMs Traditional 36% VMs 64% 4
Implementation of charging infrastructure has gathered pace -Chademo type quick charging stations has increased to about 950 globally. 400 installed in 2011, out of which 120 were installed in Europe More than 7,000 public charging stations have been installed between 2010/11 globally, about 3,800 in USA In 2010, the EV project was launched in North America which is working towards deploying 14,000 level 2 and 400 DC fast charging stations across North America by 2013.They will be deployed in six states and District of Columbia and across 18 major and metropolitan cities. Top 10 Countries for EVs Charging Infrastructure Europe, 2011 Leading states of EVs Charging Infrastructure U.S.A, 2011 1. United Kingdom 2. France 3. Germany 4. Scandinavia 5. Spain 6. Italy 1. Arizona 2. California 3. District of Columbia 4. Florida 5. Hawaii 6. Michigan 7. Portugal 8. Netherlands 9. Sweden 10. Austria High Medium Low >500 200-500 <200 7. New York 8. Oregon 9. Tennessee 10. Texas 11. Washington 5
Federal Governments providing new subsidies to EV More than 9 regions announced incentives for EVs in 2011 Belgium, India, Estonia, Portugal, Turkey are some of the countries who have announced fresh incentives /subsidies to EVs Countries like UK, Ireland and Romania has started implementing subsidies in 2011, while Spain increased the maximum incentive from 6,000 to 7,000. Belgium Vehicle powered by electric motors exclusively receive 30% reduction with a maximum of 9,190. Electric vehicles pay the lowest rate of tax under the registration tax ( 61.50) and under annual circulation tax( 71.28). Benefit in kind for the private use of a zero emission vehicle as a company car is taxed at the lowest rate ( 500-750). Portugal Purchasers of electric vehicles receive a premium of 5,000 (limited to 5,000 vehicles). Electric vehicles are exempt from registration tax ISV and annual circulation tax. Turkey Reduction of special consumption tax according to the motor power (< 85kW 3%, >85<125kW 7%, >125kW 15%). India Spain Indian government has announced 20% incentive on the cost of the electric vehicle. For two-wheelers it is maximum up to Rs.5,000 and electric cars Rs.100,000 Regional governments will provide grant incentives between 2,000-7,000 for electric, hybrid, fuel cell, CNG and LPG vehicles. Ireland Electric vehicles will receive benefit from VRT relief of maximum 5,000. Romania Electric cars will be exempt for the special pollution tax. Exempt from registration tax. Estonia Israel 50% reduction in electric vehicles priced up to 18,000 and 1,000 on installation of residential charging station. Tax incentive with only 10% purchase tax on electric vehicles compared with 90% on regular cars. 6
More governments extending benefits to EVs and VMs expanding markets Plug-car grant has been extended until 2015 and including vans for 20% incentive up to 8,000 The plugged in places program in the UK was extended to 8 regions in 2011 and formulated a strategy for execution Northern Ireland Scotland Plugged-in Places Project Plug in Car Grant Office of Low Emission Vehicle (OLEV) funds The program tenders matched funding to businesses and public sector to support installation of electric vehicle charging stations across the United Kingdom. The grant provides 25% funding to electric vehicles up to 5,000 and 20% or maximum 8,000 to vans. It has been extended until 2015. It is concerned with ultra-low emission vehicles and has been established to manage and fund the various programs such as plugged-in places, plug in car and van grant. North East Greater Manchester Midlands East of England Milton Keynes London The electric vehicle initiative launched by the clean energy ministerial office, seeks to facilitate the global deployment of electric vehicles. The members of the initiative include China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Japan, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom. 7