EVs Take 24.0% Share In France - Hyundai Inster Arrives - CleanTechnica

In July 2024, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 24.0% market share in France’s auto sales, up from 20.8% year-on-year, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) increasing their share to 16.8% while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) remained flat at 7.2%. Despite this apparent growth, the baseline comparison was skewed by an unusually slow period earlier in 2024, meaning the overall plugin market share has remained relatively stable since late 2023. Meanwhile, non-plugin hybrids (HEVs and MHEVs) have grown rapidly, indicating that traditional automakers are prioritizing these lower-effort emissions solutions over full electrification. Nevertheless, the introduction of affordable BEVs like the Renault 5, Citroen e-C3, and the new Hyundai Inster—along with the upcoming BYD Dolphin Surf—suggests plugin EV share in France may rise soon. The Renault 5