Hyundai reports a 2.7% year-over-year decrease of its global car...

Hyundai reports a 2.7% year-over-year decrease of its global car sales - to 298,194 - in August (on the manufacturer level). Meanwhile, the plug-in segment more than doubled.

The company sold a total of 14,356 plug-ins (up 114% year-over-year), which is 4.8% of the total volume (a new record share).

The current Hyundai sales report is the most comprehensive that we ever had, as it includes sales from the plant in Europe (the biggest change that concerns the Kona Electric and Tucson PHEV), and plants in China and India (both small numbers). Previously we were unfortunately lacking those data and results were basically limited to Hyundai South Korea operation (local sales and export).

Both all-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales grow fast (PHEVs are booming actually), while the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are slightly down.

Sales by powertrain type:

• BEVs: 10,311 (up 75%)
• PHEVs: 4,045 (up 399%)
• Total plug-ins: 14,356 (up 114%)
• FCVs: 610 (down 10%)

So far this year, Hyundai reports sales of over 94,000 plug-in car sales (up 36% year-over-year), which represents 3.6% of the total volume.

Sales by powertrain type year-to-date:

• BEVs: 68,663 (up 11%)
• PHEVs: 25,531 (up 260%)
• Total plug-ins: 94,194 (up 36%)
• FCVs: 6,331 (up 33%)