CleanTechnica•about 14 hours ago
France 2025 EVs at 26.7% Share — Renault 5 Best Seller
Key Takeaway
Rapid EV adoption in France signals a substantial and accelerating increase in electricity demand, requiring significant investment in generation, transmission, and charging infrastructure.
AI Summary
- •France's EV market share reached 26.7% for full year 2025, with December 2025 hitting 34.4%, indicating rapid electrification and growing electricity demand.
- •This trend signals a significant and accelerating increase in future electricity load, particularly for charging infrastructure, impacting grid stability and capacity requirements.
- •The shift towards full EVs (and away from PHEVs) suggests a stronger, more direct impact on electricity consumption rather than hybrid fuel consumption.
- •Developers and large power consumers should anticipate increased demand for grid infrastructure upgrades, new generation capacity, and EV charging solutions to support this growth.
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Article Content
December’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 34.4% share in France, up from 23.5% year on year. Full year 2025 saw EVs at 26.7% share, up slightly from 25.4% YoY, and let down by shrinking PHEV share. Overall December auto volume was 172,927 units, down some 6% YoY. Full year ... [continued] The post France 2025 EVs at 26.7% Share — Renault 5 Best Seller appeared first on CleanTechnica .