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Opel sells 22 percent more electric cars - E-Corsa becomes the flagship

Increasing electric share for the Rüsselsheimers: They report a sales increase of 22 percent in electric vehicles, driven by the Corsa Electric. They also sell 62 percent more outside Europe. Significant growth in transporters by 26 percent. In the C-segment, there is a 57 percent increase for Astra and Grandland.

The small electric vehicle becomes a towing machine: Recently relaunched, the Corsa Electric is well received by customers. | Photo: Opel
The small electric vehicle becomes a towing machine: Recently relaunched, the Corsa Electric is well received by customers. | Photo: Opel
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Stellantis subsidiary Opel experienced significant growth in the calendar year 2023 with a 15 percent increase in sales, particularly excelling in the sale of electric vehicles. They recorded a 22 percent boost in this segment, selling around 90,000 BEVs, which is seen as evidence of the success of their electric offensive. In addition to top positions in Germany and the United Kingdom, the Corsa Electric ranked second in its segment in Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Austria. The Mokka Electric was a leader in the SUV B-segment in the United Kingdom and secured the silver medal in the B-SUV segment in Germany, Spain, Poland, and Belgium. The brands also secured a leading position in the European market (EU29) for electric commercial vehicles with around 17,000 units sold of Combo Electric, Vivaro Electric, and Movano Electric.

Overall, this marks the highest percentage growth in more than 20 years. Worldwide, sales increased to around 670,000 vehicles. This achievement marks the highest registration numbers for the German manufacturer in four years. In its home market of Germany, Opel closed the year 2023 with a market share of 5.3 percent. In the United Kingdom, Vauxhall recorded a market share of six percent. Opel was also very successful in Turkey with a market share of six percent.

“We look back on a very strong year in 2023. Opel has grown significantly. We have made substantial gains, especially in electric vehicles, the entire C-segment, and light commercial vehicles. Additionally, we were able to significantly expand our international business. This is clear evidence that our strategy is working,” explained Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

Internationalization strategy takes effect: 62 percent increase outside Europe

Outside the EU29 markets, Opel saw a significant increase last year, boosting its sales by a solid 62 percent to a total of 101,000 vehicles. This accounts for 15 percent of the total sales. Large growth in light commercial vehicles: Sales increase by 26 percent Worldwide, Opel and Vauxhall were able to sell a total of 125,000 light commercial vehicles, which corresponds to a growth of 26 percent compared to 2022.

Strong Growth in the C-Segment: 57 Percent Increase for Astra and Grandland

Opel was also able to continue growing in the fiercely competitive C-segment. The Astra managed to double its Europe-wide sales (EU29) in 2023 with all powertrain versions. Overall, Opel recorded significant growth in the C-segment worldwide. Compared to the previous year, the manufacturer sold around 57 percent more vehicles of the Astra and Grandland models. The Corsa also proved to be a bestseller last year. In the company's two largest markets, Germany and the United Kingdom, it topped the B-segment charts. In Greece, the Corsa is even the overall best-selling car in the country.

Translated automatically from German.
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