Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France

France: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 110,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
110,000 cars
Change on year
down 26.7%
World rank
6th
of 54 countries
All-time high
160,000 cars
in 2023
All-time low
56 cars
in 2011
Years of data
16
2010–2025

Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France, 2010–2025

050.0k100.0k150.0k2010201720252010: 82 cars2011: 56 cars2012: 660 cars2013: 850 cars2014: 2.1k cars2015: 5.8k cars2016: 7.6k cars2017: 12.0k cars2018: 15.0k cars2019: 19.0k cars2020: 75.0k cars2021: 140.0k cars2022: 130.0k cars2023: 160.0k cars2024: 150.0k cars2025: 110.0k cars

Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France is 110,000 cars, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 26.7% on the previous year and up 1,796.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France peaked at 160,000 cars in 2023 and was at its lowest, 56 cars, in 2011.

That places France 6th out of 54 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6,315 cars 56 cars 19,000 cars 10
2020s 127,500 cars 75,000 cars 160,000 cars 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 3 Germany 310,000 cars compare
  2. 4 United Kingdom 230,000 cars compare
  3. 5 Spain 120,000 cars compare
  4. 7 Brazil 99,000 cars compare
  5. 8 Italy 98,000 cars compare
  6. 9 Sweden 73,000 cars compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France?
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France was 110,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 160,000 cars in 2023.
What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 56 cars in 2011.
How does France rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
France ranks 6th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,796.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold
Unit
cars
Source
International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
54 places, 638 data points, 2010–2025
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