In the third quarter of 2021, the Volkswagen Group successfully pursued its electric offensive globally. Despite the shortage of semiconductors, 122,100 BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) were delivered to customers, an increase of 109% compared to the same period of the previous year. In particular, the Chinese market grew significantly in Q3, with 28,900 BEVs delivered compared to 18,300 in the first half of the year. The share of 100% electric vehicles in total deliveries increased to over 6%.
In the first nine months, 293,100 BEVs were delivered worldwide: more than double compared to the same period of the previous year (+ 138%). There was also a strong demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs): a total of 246,000 were delivered in the first nine months of the year, more than double compared to the same period in 2020 (+ 133%).