In April, 27,157 new passenger cars were registered in the Netherlands.
Last year, that number was 28,295, representing a decline of 4.0 per cent.
After a 10 per cent drop in the first quarter and even nearly 14 per cent in March, the market appears to be catching its breath in April, with the decline clearly levelling off.
This is according to the most recent figures from BOVAG, RAI Association and RDC.
Despite a contraction in total new car sales, the hybrid segment strengthened its leading position in April: the 13,329 registrations represent a growth of 6.4 per cent and a market share of 49.1 per cent.
The number of fully electric cars rose slightly to 9,206 registrations (+1.5 per cent), accounting for a 33.9 per cent market share.
Most registered brands in April 2025
- Kia (3,096 registrations, 11.4% market share)
- Škoda (2,123 registrations, 7.8% market share)
- Toyota (1,904 registrations, 7.0% market share)
- Renault (1,716 registrations, 6.3% market share)
- Volkswagen (1,710 registrations, 6.3% market share)
Most registered models in April 2025
- Kia EV3 (871 registrations, 3.2% market share)
- Škoda Elroq (843 registrations, 3.1% market share)
- Kia Niro (628 registrations, 2.3% market share)
- Kia Picanto (625 registrations, 2.3% market share)
- Toyota Yaris Cross (499 registrations, 1.8% market share)
Most registered EV models in April 2025
- Kia EV3 (871 registrations, 9.5% market share)
- Škoda Elroq (843 registrations, 9.2% market share)
- Volvo EX30 (371 registrations, 4.0% market share)
- Renault 5 (368 registrations, 4.0% market share)
- Ford Explorer EV (304 registrations, 3.3% market share)
Fuel type breakdown in April 2025
- Hybrid (13,329 registrations, 49.1% market share)
- Fully electric (9,206 registrations, 33.9% market share)
- Petrol (3,901 registrations, 14.4% market share)
- Diesel (613 registrations, 2.3% market share)
- LPG (110 registrations, 0.4% market share)
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