France’s big 2013 rise in electric & hybrid vehicle sales

Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles were up significantly in France in 2013 compared to 2012, reports Avere France. Electric utility vehicle sales were up 42% to 5,175 units, electric sales rose 50% year-on-year to 8,779 units, and there was a 60% rise in hybrid car sales to 46,785 units. In the latter segment, Toyota is still the leader with 27,536 vehicles sold thanks to the Yaris, Auris and Prius. In electric cars, the Zoé (Renault) is the leader with market share of around 63%, in front of the Leaf
January 16, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles were up significantly in France in 2013 compared to 2012, reports Avere France.

Electric utility vehicle sales were up 42% to 5,175 units, electric sales rose 50% year-on-year to 8,779 units, and there was a 60% rise in hybrid car sales to 46,785 units. In the latter segment, 2728 Toyota is still the leader with 27,536 vehicles sold thanks to the Yaris, Auris and Prius. In electric cars, the Zoé (2453 Renault) is the leader with market share of around 63%, in front of the Leaf (2454 Nissan) and the Bluecar (Bolloré). Finally, for electric utility vehicles, the Kangoo Z.E from Renault is the leader with 4,175 units sold and market share of 75%. However, with barely 200,000 units now in circulation, electric and hybrid vehicles only represent market share of 3.1% in France.

Avere France is a professional association promoting development of electric transportation and mobility in France.  

3260 World Highways reported online last week how Navigant Research (NR), an industry market research firm, was predicting electric vehicles (EV) on the world’s roads to reach 22 million by 2022 – compared to NR’s estimate of 7.3 million EVs currently in use.

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