Renault Zoe Sales 80% Lower Than Expected

While European automakers are pushing electric cars, it does not appear that European consumers are buying them. RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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is on track to sell about 10,000 ZoeRenault Zoe Gen.1France, 2011 > present12 versions
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EVs this year, but it had slated sales of 50,000 Zoes for 2013. Renault-NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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has also admitted that it will not meet its goal of selling 1.5 million EVs worldwide by 2016.

From January to September, Renault has sold 6,600 Zoes worldwide, which makes it Renault’s bestselling EV model. Its other electric models include the Fluence Z.E.Renault Fluence Z.E.France, 2010 > present5 photos
, Kangoo Z.E.Renault Kangoo Express Z.E.France, 2010 > present3 photos
and TwizyRenault TwizyFrance, 2010 > present24 versions
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.

"We think that the Zoe and EVs in general will continue to become a popular alternative to combustion engine cars, especially in urban environments, as charging stations become more available. But that will happen slower than what Renault forecast," said Michel Costes, president and CEO at analytics firm Inovev.

Source: Automotive News Europe