Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in France

France: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 6.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.4%
Change on year
down 20.6%
World rank
21st
of 54 countries
All-time high
8.5%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 2011
Years of data
16
2010–2025

Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in France, 2010–2025

024682010201720252010: 0.004 %2011: 0.003 %2012: 0.034 %2013: 0.046 %2014: 0.111 %2015: 0.292 %2016: 0.348 %2017: 0.537 %2018: 0.625 %2019: 0.802 %2020: 4.5 %2021: 7.7 %2022: 7.6 %2023: 8.5 %2024: 8 %2025: 6.4 %

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

Analysis

In 2025, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in France stood at 6.4%.

The figure is down 20.6% on the previous year and up 2,073.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in France peaked at 8.5% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.

France ranks 21st of 54 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.3% 0.0% 0.8% 10
2020s 7.1% 4.5% 8.5% 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 18 Greece 8.0% compare
  2. 20 Italy 6.6% compare
  3. 22 Poland 5.7% compare
  4. 23 Hungary 5.5% compare
  5. 24 Cyprus 5.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in France?
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in France was 6.4% in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 8.5% in 2023.
What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
How does France rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
France ranks 21st out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,073.3%. 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 Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid
Unit
%
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, 637 data points, 2010–2025
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Plug-in hybrids cars can run using an electric motor and rechargeable battery, or an internal combustion engine. Their battery is usually smaller than a fully battery-electric.