Quick Takeaways
- France’s passenger car market continued to contract in 2025 despite strong electrification support, underscoring persistent affordability and demand challenges.
- Electric vehicles reached a record share, while diesel nearly vanished, signaling a structural powertrain transition.
Recently, France passenger car sales 2025 showed a notable slowdown, reflecting ongoing pressure in the domestic automotive market. New passenger car registrations in December 2025 reached 172,927 units, marking a 5.8% decline compared with the same month in 2024. The data highlights weakening demand despite policy support for electrification.
France Passenger Car Sales 2025: Annual Market Performance
Across the full year, France passenger car sales 2025 totaled 1,632,154 units, representing a 5.0% year-on-year decline. Annual registrations fell to levels even lower than those recorded during the pandemic-affected years of 2020 and 2021. Rising vehicle prices have constrained private demand, encouraging a shift toward leasing models rather than outright ownership.
OEM Performance Trends in France Passenger Car Sales 2025
Market performance varied significantly among major automotive groups operating in France:
Commercial Vehicles and Structural Market Shifts
Beyond passenger cars, light commercial vehicle registrations declined 5.6% in 2025 to 360,505 units. At the same time, consumer preferences showed signs of stabilization in SUV demand after years of rapid growth, indicating a maturing segment rather than continued expansion.
Powertrain Mix Outlook in France Passenger Car Sales 2025
The powertrain landscape continued to evolve rapidly. Diesel vehicle share dropped to just 4.9% in 2025, confirming its structural decline. In contrast, electric vehicles reached a record 20.0% share, strongly supported by government incentives. Looking ahead, manufacturers may face some relief in 2026 following adjustments in the European Union’s stance on the post-2035 internal combustion engine phase-out.
France Passenger Car Sales 2025: Annual Market Performance
Across the full year, France passenger car sales 2025 totaled 1,632,154 units, representing a 5.0% year-on-year decline. Annual registrations fell to levels even lower than those recorded during the pandemic-affected years of 2020 and 2021. Rising vehicle prices have constrained private demand, encouraging a shift toward leasing models rather than outright ownership.
OEM Performance Trends in France Passenger Car Sales 2025
Market performance varied significantly among major automotive groups operating in France:
- Renault Group recorded 430,217 units, growing 1.2% year-on-year and holding a 26.4% market share
- Stellantis Group sold 420,867 units, declining 7.1%, with a 25.8% share
- Volkswagen Group deliveries reached 252,980 units, down 2.1%, accounting for 15.5%
- Toyota Group sales fell sharply by 13.7% to 116,221 units, with a 7.1% share
- BMW Group posted modest growth of 0.6% at 87,214 units, securing 5.3%
- Hyundai Group declined 10.9% to 79,609 units, while Daimler Group dropped 13.8% to 46,084 units
Commercial Vehicles and Structural Market Shifts
Beyond passenger cars, light commercial vehicle registrations declined 5.6% in 2025 to 360,505 units. At the same time, consumer preferences showed signs of stabilization in SUV demand after years of rapid growth, indicating a maturing segment rather than continued expansion.
Powertrain Mix Outlook in France Passenger Car Sales 2025
The powertrain landscape continued to evolve rapidly. Diesel vehicle share dropped to just 4.9% in 2025, confirming its structural decline. In contrast, electric vehicles reached a record 20.0% share, strongly supported by government incentives. Looking ahead, manufacturers may face some relief in 2026 following adjustments in the European Union’s stance on the post-2035 internal combustion engine phase-out.
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