November 2025 marked another turning point for the French automotive market: despite a gloomy global economic climate, new electric vehicles emerged as the rising star. For the first time, EVs accounted for 26% of new car registrations, a symbolic milestone, while combustion engines continued their decline. 🚗⚡
Why November 2025 is a game changer
A slight decline in the overall market, but electric vehicles are holding steady
According to data from Plateforme automobile (PFA), France registered 132,927 new passenger cars in November 2025, a slight decline of 0.3% compared to November 2024.
However, electric (and hydrogen) vehicles accounted for 26% of the market, a record high.
In other words, while the market is declining, electric vehicles are compensating for this and even driving overall growth.
A persistent “social leasing” effect
This spectacular leap can be explained in particular by the continued success of the social leasing scheme, which makes electric vehicles accessible to households that would not otherwise have considered buying a new one.
The result is a sharp increase in registrations, a sign that supply and subsidies are converging to stimulate the transformation of the vehicle fleet.
Top 5 new electric models in November 2025
According to data from November 2025, the ranking of new EV sales (all categories combined) is as follows:
1. Renault 5 E-Tech: Leading the way thanks to social leasing, the R5 confirms its status as the champion of EVs.
2. Peugeot e-208: Making a strong comeback, this compact car is also benefiting from the incentive scheme.
3. Renault Scénic Electric: The Scénic continues to appeal, demonstrating that electric vehicles are also of interest to families.
4. Citroën ë-C3: A good score for an affordable city car, proving that electric vehicles are winning in all segments.
5. Mini (electric): Even premium city cars are doing well, a sign of diversified demand.
Far behind are models that are now less popular: the Tesla Model Y is no longer in the top 5 for November, and the tide is turning for Elon's brand.
What this means for mobility... and for FAR-A-DAY
1. Electric vehicles are becoming mainstream
When more than a quarter of new cars sold are 100% electric, we are no longer in the niche market of "voluntary environmentalists," but in a fundamental shift. For FAR-A-DAY, whose goal is to promote sustainable mobility solutions, this is a strong signal: the market is following suit, and attitudes are changing.
2. An opportunity for support and advice
With the emergence of a variety of affordable models, many individuals and families will be making the switch to electric vehicles, often for the first time. They will need information on range, choosing the right model, financing, charging stations, external battery solutions such as FAR-A-DAY, and more. This is exactly where support from distribution networks can play a key role.
3. A shift toward city cars
This shift is largely driven by social leasing, which allows customers with modest incomes to access electric mobility for €100–150 per month.
November 2025 will be remembered as the month when electric vehicles reached a symbolic milestone in France. With 26% of new cars registered, EVs are no longer a futuristic dream or a luxury reserved for the few—they are a reality that is taking to the roads. For FAR-A-DAY, this is an opportunity to support, enlighten, and contribute to making electric vehicles the norm, with a smile and optimism.