In November, plugin EVs accounted for 32.9% of auto sales in France, with BEVs experiencing nearly a 50% year-on-year growth. The Renault 5 emerged as the top-selling BEV, achieving record sales volume. This surge in BEV sales is attributed to the Social Leasing program and the production ramp-up of affordable new models, leading to a steep decline in diesel and petrol vehicle sales. Renault and Hyundai Inster are gaining market share for electric vehicles, with BEVs and some HEVs seeing growth while combustion-only vehicles are facing losses. Despite a weak macroeconomy, the focus in France remains on transitioning to electric vehicles, with questions about BEV market share in December and the potential impact on Tesla's market position.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/20/evs-take-32-9-share-in-france-renault-5-record-volume/