Mercedes-Benz ended the year 2021 leading the sale of electrified vehicles in Portugal. The third best-selling car brand in Portugal is also tops in the premium segment.

With 4,402 units sold and a market share of 15.2%, Mercedes is positioned as the brand that sells the most vehicles in the xEV’s segment (joint sales of Plug-IN HYBRID and electric vehicles).

This number represents a growth of 23% compared to the same period of 2020.

Also noteworthy is the fact that a brand sold 100 units in 2021 digitally, which shows the growing importance of automotive trade in the sector.

“Since the launch of its first PLUG-IN HYBRID, and its electric models, Mercedes-Benz has been the most sought after brand by Portuguese customers with this technology. Today, more than 80% of orders for the C-Class, GLC (SUV and Coupé), E-Class and GLE (SUV and Coupé) models are PHEV models, a clear path of success for the brand and in line with the future, as well as with environmental policies that provide for a greater commitment to more sustainable models. Currently, xEV vehicles represent 38.7% of Mercedes-Benz sales”, says the company in a statement.

With regard to the Smart brand, it marked its second year of exclusively electric vehicles with 430 units sold.