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EVs Take 33.0% Share In France — Tesla Model Y Leads
The first quarter of 2026 saw plugin EVs take 33.0% share in France, up from 22.9% in Q1 2025. BEV share grew strongly year on year (YoY), while PHEV share was flat.
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The French market for electric vehicles has seen significant growth in the first quarter of 2026, with plugin EVs accounting for 33.0% of total sales. This represents a notable increase from the same period in 2025, when plugin EVs held a 22.9% share. The growth in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) was particularly pronounced, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) saw little change. The Tesla Model Y was the top-selling model in this period, with overall auto sales in France totaling 339,478 units, a decline of 2.5% from the same time last year.
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