Registrations in Albania amounted to 7,326 by the end of August, but the amazing thing is that it took 75 brands to achieve that. 24 of them sold two cars or less. Many of the registrations don't appear to be through an official importer but they are new so I've counted them
BYD is the leading brand so far this year and will almost certainly remain so. In 2023 it arrived in the country and reached 13th; in 2024 5th. Volkswagen was the top brand for the previous three years but it now resides in second place.
Hyundai was the leader before that but is now 5th, so nothing can be taken for granted. Škoda has slipped one place to 3rd and likewise Fiat down one to 4th.
The aforementioned proliferation of brands has been driven by all the new Chinese entrants. One is Fang Cheng Bao which is a BYD brand described as offering luxury electric SUVs. Consumers in Albania can't complain about a lack of choice.
For 2024 sales, click here.
Data source: DPSHTRR. Photograph: BYD Europe.
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