France Sees Significant Increase in Plug-In Car Sales in January 2023

January was a good month for new passenger car registrations in France, with a 9 percent year-over-year increase to 111,940. However, the market remains much smaller than a few years ago. The good news is that plug-in electric car sales are quickly increasing in France, with the best January ever. According to L’Avere-France, last month some 27,003 new plug-in vehicles were registered in France (up 41.5 percent year-over-year), including 24,930 passenger plug-in cars (up 37 percent). This represents 22.3 percent of the market (vs. 17.6 percent a year ago). All-electric passenger car registrations are up 43 percent year-over-year, while light commercial vehicle registrations surged by 131 percent. Plug-in hybrids are up by 30 percent year-over-year as well.

In 2022, more than 346,000 new plug-in electric cars were registered in France, compared to over 315,000 in 2021. This 10 percent of growth year-over-year is significantly lower than in previous years.

The most registered all-electric car in France in January was the Dacia Spring, an entry-level city car from the broader Renault Group, which noted 1,911 sales. Two next popular BEVs were the small Fiat 500 electric (1,598) from Stellantis, and Renault Megane E-Tech compact model (1,506). The Peugeot e-208 was not far behind with 1,336 units. The Tesla Model Y was ninth with 424 units.

These numbers show that the market for plug-in electric cars is growing rapidly in France and that more people are turning to electric vehicles as an alternative to traditional gasoline and diesel cars. With more models becoming available and government incentives to encourage electric vehicle adoption, it is likely that this trend will continue in the coming years.

FAQ

Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?

A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.

Q2: Are electric car chargers free?

A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.

Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?

A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.