August saw plugin EVs take 25.7% share of the auto market in France, up from 21.0% year on year. The volume of full electric sales grew by 60%
August saw plugin EVs take 25.7% share of the auto market in France, up from 21.0% year on year. The volume of full electric sales grew by almost 60% YoY. Overall auto volume was, up 24% YoY, though still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms. August’s best selling full electric was the Tesla Model Y.The month saw combined plugin EVs take 25.7% share, comprising 17.3% full battery electrics , and 8.4% plugin hybrids. These compare with YoY respective shares of 21.0%, 13.5% BEV, and 7.5% PHEV.
Tesla’s strength in France continues to be remarkable given the local market’s long standing penchant for mostly small and affordable models. The Peugeot 308 has already arrived in Germany, so should be imminent in its home market also. It shares its underlying platform and technology with the Opel Astra, with a WLTP range of over 400 km. Both are C-Segment hatchback vehicles, around 4,367 mm in length, and will also be offered in touring-wagon variants.
The Fiat 600e, which will share much of the Jeep Avenger’s specs , in more rounded retro packaging, and should arrive in December 2023, or Q1 2024. Like the Opel Astra and Peugeot e-308 mentioned above, this is based on Stellantis’ existing BEV platform, though this platform has steadily improved in efficiency since launching 4 years ago.
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