Overview

• From January to August 2025, about 216,000 new battery-electric cars were registered in France, equal to 18.3% of sales, according to PFA data reported by Le Parisien.
• Renault led the market with 35,794 registrations, driven by the new R5 alongside electric versions of the Scenic and Mégane.
• Peugeot took second place on the strength of the e-208 and e-3008, while Citroën rose to third helped by the budget-focused e-C3.
• Tesla ranked fourth with 14,561 registrations, with an industry expert citing an aging lineup as European brands roll out fresh models.
• Market indicators show stagnant EV demand in France as hybrids gain favor and competition from Chinese automakers intensifies.