The French government has agreed with the automobile industry to achieve 800,000 sales of electric cars by 2027, within the framework of a sectoral contract published this Sunday, May 5.
This objective is practically equivalent to tripling sales in four years and reaching 45% market share. In 2023, almost 300,000 electric cars will be sold. The goal is to prepare for the European shift in 2035 towards sales of new 100% electric cars.
The French government and the automobile industry reaffirm their confidence in this energy transition, while the electric car market slows its growth in Europe at the beginning of 2024.
“We will maintain this policy, confirming the strategic options taken, and we will respond to difficulties that may arise here or there, without changing course,” stressed the Minister of Economy, Bruno Le Maire.
A green ambition for utilities
The sector contract also mentions an ambitious goal in relation to vans, which are just beginning their transition. The sector plans to multiply sales of 100% electric or hydrogen light utility vehicles by 6 between now and 2027, to go from 16,500 vehicles sold in 2022 to more than 100,000 at the end of 2027.
To meet the objectives, public authorities commit to “continue measures to support the long-term purchase and rental of new zero-emission vehicles”, through the ecological bonus for the purchase or leasing of electric cars.
“The main challenge to achieve the established objectives is the accessibility of zero-emission vehicles to the greatest number of people,” underline the signatories of the contract, presenting a double challenge: “to allow those who can acquire a new zero-emission vehicle, and to create a second-hand electric vehicle market, which is still in its infancy.
However, the amount of subsidies allocated to each vehicle should continue to “adapt” as the market grows, since the allocation of 1.5 billion euros dedicated to these devices in 2024 will not increase.
So that these electric cars can be connected, the State has also confirmed its goal of 400,000 charging points in 2030. The Advenir program that supports their construction will be renewed and an additional 200 million euros will be allocated.
It is also about “ensuring that these electric vehicles are produced in France”, stressed Bruno Le Maire, reaffirming the goal announced by Emmanuel Macron of producing two million “electrified” cars (electric and hybrid) in 2030.
Source: BFM TV
