EVs Take 32.9% Share In France - Renault 5 Record Volume - CleanTechnica

In November, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a record 32.9% market share in France’s auto sales, up from 26.2% year-on-year. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone achieved a new high of 25.8%, marking the third consecutive month of record growth, while plugin hybrids (PHEVs) declined to 7.1%. Year-to-date (YTD) figures also show growth, with combined plugin EV share at 25.8%, surpassing 2023 and 2024 levels, and BEV share rising to 19.5%. This surge is largely driven by increased deliveries under government incentives and the ramp-up of affordable new models such as the Renault 4 and 5, Citroen e-C3 and Aircross, and Skoda Elroq. Meanwhile, traditional combustion engine vehicles continue to decline sharply, with diesel and petrol-only sales dropping 20% and 30% respectively. The Renault 5 was