Tesla leader of the French BEV market ahead of Peugeot and Renault
-France bought 223,031 battery electric vehicles (BEV) over the first 9 months of 2023, compared to 149,397 units over the first 9 months of 2022, which represents an increase of 49% over the period, but remains at a relatively low level of market share (BEV = 17% of the French market over the first 9 months of 2023).
-The best-selling model in this category is the Tesla Model Y. This model was sold at 27,458 units over the first 9 months of 2023, ahead of the Dacia Spring (21,217 units), Peugeot e-208 (21,062 units), Fiat 500e (17,785 units) and Renault Megane (12,818 units). These five models alone represent 45% of all BEV sales in France over the first 9 months of 2023. The French BEV market is more concentrated than in Germany and we note that small models are the well represented (apart from the Tesla Model Y) which differentiates this market from the German market.
-We notice that the Fiat 500e is in the middle of the five best BEV sales as in Germany. The new Citroën C3, priced close to that of the Dacia Spring, will try to be among the five best BEVs in France in 2024 or 2025. We also note the absence in the top 20 BEVs of models from German Premium brands (Audi , BMW, Mercedes) and only one Volkswagen (the ID3), undoubtedly due to excessively high prices.
-By brand, the French BEV market is dominated by Tesla (18% of the BEV market). Behind are the French brands Peugeot, Renault, Dacia. Citroën is eighth. The Chinese MG already occupies 8% of the French BEV market.