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French 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 2026, giving EVs a record 41.7% share of the market. The Tesla Model Y, Renault 5 and Renault Twingo led the charge, with the affordable Renault models credited for widening electric car ownership beyond premium buyers. The figures mark one of the strongest months yet for EV adoption in a major European market.
Why now: The record EV market share in one of Europe's largest car markets signals a notable acceleration in electric vehicle adoption, driven by affordable new models.
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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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