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
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France, 2010–2025
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.
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82 cars | — |
| 2011 | 56 cars | -31.7% |
| 2012 | 660 cars | +1078.6% |
| 2013 | 850 cars | +28.8% |
| 2014 | 2,100 cars | +147.1% |
| 2015 | 5,800 cars | +176.2% |
| 2016 | 7,600 cars | +31.0% |
| 2017 | 12,000 cars | +57.9% |
| 2018 | 15,000 cars | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 19,000 cars | +26.7% |
| 2020 | 75,000 cars | +294.7% |
| 2021 | 140,000 cars | +86.7% |
| 2022 | 130,000 cars | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 160,000 cars | +23.1% |
| 2024 | 150,000 cars | -6.2% |
| 2025 | 110,000 cars | -26.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 110,000 cars is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,000 cars, 7.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- France's 110,000 cars is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,000 cars, 7.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1078.6% | 56 cars | 660 cars |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for France
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
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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