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The French automobile market confirms its electric transition with revealing figures for the year 2024. Tesla's domination persists, but French manufacturers are showing their know-how with attractive models which are attracting more and more motorists. Focus on the commercial performances which are reshaping the French automotive landscape.
The Model Y confirms its supremacy with record figures
Tesla's electric SUV consolidates its leadership position with 28,577 registrations over the year 2024. A success which does not weaken, in particular thanks to an aggressive pricing policy and convincing performances. The last month of the year shows 4,807 deliveriesa figure which illustrates the constant attraction of the French for this versatile model. Its battery offering up to 533 kilometers of autonomy and its price-performance ratio continue to attract customers looking for a zero-emission family vehicle.
Here is the 2024 ranking:
| Model | Registrations |
|---|---|
| TESLA MODEL Y | 28 577 |
| PEUGEOT E-208 | 23 602 |
| RENAULT MEGANE E-TECH | 16 800 |
| FIAT 500E | 14 695 |
| TESLA MODEL 3 | 11 617 |
| RENAULT TWINGO E-TECH | 11 299 |
| RENAULT 5 E-TECH | 9 973 |
| RENAULT SCENIC E-TECH | 8 953 |
| PEUGEOT E-2008 | 8 944 |
| BMW iX1 | 8 940 |
The comeback of French manufacturers
Peugeot maintains its position with the e-208 which combines 23,602 sales annuals. The lion's city car proves that French manufacturers know how to design electric cars attractive. The Renault Mégane E-Tech completes the podium with 16,800 units elapsed, demonstrating the relevance of the diamond manufacturer's electrical strategy.
- Peugeot e-208: Price from €33,900up to 400 km of autonomy
- Renault Mégane E-Tech: 60 kWh batteryfast charging up to 130 kW
The new electric R5 shakes up the market
The arrival of the R5 E-Tech marks a major turning point in the electric city car segment. With 4,681 sales in Decemberit positions itself directly as a credible alternative to the market leaders. Its neo-retro design and aggressive price positioning make it a particularly attractive proposition for urban dwellers.
The underdogs are gaining strength
The electric Fiat 500 stands out as a safe bet with 14,695 registrations over the year. A success which demonstrates consumers' appetite for trendy city cars with careful design. BMW also confirms its ambitions in the electric market with the iX1 which totals 8,940 salesproving that the premium segment is not left out in this energy transition.
Outlook for 2025
The year 2025 promises to be full of new features with the arrival of new models such as the Hyundai Inster and the electric Fiat Grande Panda. Competition is intensifying in the affordable city car segment, where the new Citroën ë-C3 has already made an impression with 1,182 sales for its first month of marketing. This dynamic should contribute to further democratizing electric mobility in France.
Written by Albert Lecoq
Specialist in electric car buying guides, I am passionate about new technologies and am a strong supporter of the adoption of electric technology and sustainable mobility.
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