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EVs Take 34.5% Share In France — Renault & Tesla Dominate
The second quarter of 2026 saw plugin EVs take 34.5% share in France, up from 23.9% in Q2 2025. BEV share grew very strongly YoY, while PHEV share was slightly down.
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The French market has seen a significant shift in the adoption of electric vehicles, with plugin EVs accounting for 34.5% of total sales in the second quarter of 2026. This represents a notable increase from the same period in 2025, when plugin EVs held a 23.9% share. The growth in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) was particularly pronounced, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) experienced a slight decline. Renault and Tesla emerged as the dominant players in the French EV market, with the Tesla Model Y being the best-selling BEV during this period.
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