Top-selling electric cars in Türkiye: Togg T10X takes the lead
Employees work on a car assembly line at a factory of Togg at the Gemlik Togg Technology Campus, Bursa, northwestern Türkiye, May 17, 2024 (AFP Photo)
Türkiye’s electric vehicle (EV) market has surged, with the number of registered electric vehicles quadrupling in the past year. This rise is driven in part by the growing popularity of the domestically produced Togg T10X, which has emerged as the top-selling EV in the country amid ongoing consumer concerns over the driving range.
How many EVs does Türkiye have?
Türkiye’s EV market has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with the number of registered EVs skyrocketing by 3,904% over the past year, reaching 131,217 as of August 2024.
Including hybrid vehicles, the total number of electric motor vehicles on the roads has soared to around 450,000, highlighting a significant shift in the country’s automotive landscape.
By August 2024, nearly 40 different 100% electric car models were available in the market, offered by approximately 20 automotive manufacturers.
What is most popular EV in Türkiye?
- The Togg T10X emerged as the best-selling electric vehicle in Türkiye, with 14,248 units sold between January and July 2024.
- Tesla Model Y: 3,502 units
- SsangYong Torres EVX: 2,597 units
- BMW 5 Series: 1,671 units
- BMW X1: 1,579 units
Which EVs have longest range?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS and Porsche Taycan lead with a 678-kilometer range, according to WLTP cycle measurements.
- Close competitors include the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 (667 kilometers) and Skywell ET5 LR and SsangYong Torres EVX, with ranges of 635 kilometers.
- In recent tests by EcoBest Challenge, the vehicles closest to their stated WLTP range were: Audi Q4 Sportback 45 e-Tron, BMW i5 Touring, Kia EV9, Opel Corsa and Hyundai Kona.
Which EVs show highest battery capacity?
The vehicles with the highest gross battery capacities were:
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: 108 kilowatt-hours (kWh)
- Audi Q8 E-Tron: 106 kWh
- BMW iX: 105.2 kWh
- BMW i7: 105.7 kWh
- Porsche Taycan: 105 kWh
Fastest EV: The Porsche Taycan Turbo S holds the title for the fastest acceleration, reaching 0-100 kilometers per hour in just 2.4 seconds.
Affordable EV: The Dacia Spring is the most affordable EV, priced at ₺892,000 ($26,219.69).
What is Turkish consumers’ concern about range?
Despite the rapid growth in the market, consumer concerns about driving range persist. According to a recent survey by Şarjagel.com, the “Electric Vehicle Consumer Trends Report” highlighted that a significant portion of consumers believe that an EV needs to have a range of at least 800 kilometers to be considered for purchase.
Moreover, 80% of respondents emphasized that charging from zero to full should take no longer than 30 minutes.
However, currently, no EVs available in Türkiye offer a range exceeding 700 kilometers, underscoring the ongoing challenge of range anxiety among potential buyers.
