Sales of new cars increase in October, driven by electric vehicles in the country
The sale of new cars continues to grow in France with an increase of 7% in October compared to September, according to data from the Automobile Platform (PFA). Electric vehicles represent 41% of registrations
Direct consequence of fuel prices? The switch to electric continues to appeal in France. Sales of new cars in the country continued to grow in October, with an increase of 7% driven by the dynamics of electric vehicles, according to data published on Sunday by the Automobile Platform (PFA).
Some 149,341 passenger cars were registered last month, an increase of 7% compared to September, according to figures from the sector's professional organization. Electric vehicles (100% electric and hydrogen engines) represent 41% of registrations and 49% with plug-in hybrids.
“Profound transformation” “October 2026 once again confirms the profound transformation of the automotive energy mix: in one year, the market share of new electric cars increases from 24% to 41%, illustrating the acceleration of the transition to electric,” commented Marie-Laure Nivot, head of automotive market analysis at AAA DATA, in a note. Among manufacturers, the Stellantis group (Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot brands, etc.) increased by 2.8%, while the Renault group fell by 4.1%. Tesla, for its part, recorded a strong increase of + 35.3%.
“Over the first ten months of 2026, with 1,384,293 registrations, the French market for new passenger cars is up 4.37% in raw data,” notes the PFA.
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