As of 2024, France has witnessed a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with 1.5 million EVs on the road. This represents approximately 4% of the total vehicle fleet, a sharp rise from 200,000 EVs in 2019, which accounted for just 0.5% of the fleet. The transition has been driven by government incentives, expansion of charging infrastructure, and growing consumer awareness.

EV Growth Projections

Project Number of Electric Vehicles in France

Based on market trends and policy objectives, the number of EVs in France is expected to increase substantially in the coming years:

• 2019: 200,000 EVs (0.5% of total vehicles)
• 2024: 1,500,000 EVs (4%)
• 2029: 6,000,000 EVs (15%)
• 2034: 10,000,000 EVs (25%)

The graph above illustrates the projected growth trajectory, highlighting the anticipated acceleration as France moves toward its climate neutrality goals.

 

Leading EV Manufacturers in France

The most popular EVs in France are:

1. Renault Zoe, domestically produced, remains a market leader.
2. Tesla Model 3, imported from the US and China.
3. Peugeot e-208, a locally produced competitor.
4. Hyundai Kona Electric is an import from South Korea.

While France has a strong domestic EV production base, a significant portion of its EVs are imported from international manufacturers.

 

Charging Infrastructure

France has been expanding its EV charging network to support the growing demand. As of 2024, there are approximately:

• 154,000 public charging stations, representing a 31% increase from the previous year.
• Over 300,000 private chargers, including home and workplace charging solutions.

To accommodate the expected growth in EVs, the government aims to install 400,000 public charging stations by 2030, ensuring sufficient coverage nationwide.

 

Impact on Emissions

The transition to EVs is expected to contribute to France’s emissions reduction targets significantly. Currently, the transportation sector accounts for nearly 30% of total CO₂ emissions. EVs are projected to reduce emissions by 10 million tons of CO₂ annually by 2030, assuming a continued increase in renewable energy sources powering the grid.

 

Responsible Authority

Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion
Address: Arche de la Défense, 92055 Paris la Défense, France
Website: https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/en
General Contact Email: presse@ecologie.gouv.fr

This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard France Country Manager Camille Huret.