Adriana Sas
Research expert covering the Polish market
Automotive industry in Poland - Statistics & Facts
In 2023, Poland's automotive industry achieved outstanding success, setting a new record for the value of production sold, which amounted to nearly 237 billion zloty. Additionally, the industry witnessed a remarkable milestone as exports of automobiles and accessories surged to 38.2 million euros. Despite these remarkable achievements, industry forecasts paint a less optimistic outlook for the future.
The electric fleet of vans and trucks numbered nearly 5,900 in 2023. In addition, the number of hybrid cars and vans rose to over 679,600 units. Of the total fleet of alternatively-powered vehicles, the number of hydrogen-powered cars reached 218 in 2023, recording a 74 percent growth from the previous year.
The development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is proceeding in parallel with the growth of the electric vehicle fleet. In 2023, more than 5,900 publicly available electric vehicle charging points were available. Most of these charging stations were slow alternating current (AC) chargers of 22 kW or less.
The future of the electric car market may not be as promising as expected. The Polish government's decision to halt the Izera project, which aimed to launch Poland's first electric car brand, the suspension of leasing subsidies and negative developments in the electric car battery industry have led to decreased demand for electric cars. Despite these challenges, it is anticipated that by 2030, there will be 840,000 fully electric cars on Polish roads, representing 22 percent of the overall car market.
Toyota sales best
Toyota's success in the Polish market is truly impressive. As of 2023, it was the country's most popular car brand selling over 91,000 units, a figure that surpassed its closest competitor, Škoda, by almost 40,000. The fact that Toyota produced five of the ten leading models, with the Corolla leading the pack at over 26,800 vehicles sold, further solidifies its dominance. It is worth noting that the Corolla was the only car model to exceed 20,000 units in sales.Increases in new car sales
Regarding car sales in Poland, 2023 was the most profitable year yet for Toyota. New registrations are nearly fivefold between 2011 and 2023. The Japanese company recorded an increase in sales, reaching nearly 24 percent compared to the previous year. Toyota was not the only Asian-based producer experiencing growth in sales. Another Japanese brands, such as Mazda, South Korean Kia, and Hyundai, also faced a better year in the industry. Mazda recorded the highest annual growth in sales of all car brands in Poland, reaching 52 percent.Electric cars - how many are there?
The growth of the electric vehicle fleet in Poland is a promising sign for the future. The number of all-electric or partially electric passenger cars registered in 2023 exceeded 98,300, marking a significant 60 percent increase from the previous year. Of these, 52 percent were all-electric vehicles (BEVs), and the rest were hybrids (PHEVs). This substantial growth indicates a growing interest in and acceptance of electric vehicles in the Polish market.The electric fleet of vans and trucks numbered nearly 5,900 in 2023. In addition, the number of hybrid cars and vans rose to over 679,600 units. Of the total fleet of alternatively-powered vehicles, the number of hydrogen-powered cars reached 218 in 2023, recording a 74 percent growth from the previous year.
The development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is proceeding in parallel with the growth of the electric vehicle fleet. In 2023, more than 5,900 publicly available electric vehicle charging points were available. Most of these charging stations were slow alternating current (AC) chargers of 22 kW or less.
The future of the electric car market may not be as promising as expected. The Polish government's decision to halt the Izera project, which aimed to launch Poland's first electric car brand, the suspension of leasing subsidies and negative developments in the electric car battery industry have led to decreased demand for electric cars. Despite these challenges, it is anticipated that by 2030, there will be 840,000 fully electric cars on Polish roads, representing 22 percent of the overall car market.
