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France EV sales surge 108% to record 41.7% market share
Original: France September 2026: Tesla Model Y, Renault 5, Twingo lift EV sales up 108.1% to record 41.7% share
Electric vehicle sales in France jumped 108.1% in September, reaching a record 41.7% share of the new car market. The Tesla Model Y led sales, with the Renault 5 and the new Twingo driving strong domestic demand. The figures suggest French buyers are shifting to electric cars faster than ever, boosted by affordable small models and a wider choice of vehicles.
Why now: A record monthly EV market share in one of Europe's largest car markets signals a major acceleration in the shift to electric driving.
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- France September 2026: Tesla Model Y, Renault 5, Twingo lift EV sales up 108.1% to record 41.7% share · Best Selling Cars Blog
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