Paris electric vehicle infrastructure

Does Paris have an EV market?

Paris lags behind several European peers in direct electric vehicle (EV) incentivization and charging infrastructure, which translates to a low EV market share in sales – although the city's 2030 plan pledges subsidies to install charging points in condominiums and underground car parks.

How can EV charging infrastructure be improved?

Based on input from local authorities regarding gaps in charging, national support can help to share costs for charging infrastructure and building upgrades; tax credits can partially defray upfront costs and promote equitable long-term electric vehicle access. Most EV owners do not know the charging speed of their car and the chargers they use.

Will France need more charging infrastructure through 2035?

This analysis shows that France will require much more charging infrastructure to enable a growing electric vehicle market through 2035. Using a detailed bottom-up evaluation, we quantified the charging infrastructure needed to support France's electric vehicle goals through 2035.

Where are electric vehicles most popular in France?

Leading electric vehicle-uptake areas, typically in urban areas, show the largest increase in charging needs, but major infrastructure support is also needed across France's rural areas. Denser, afluent urban areas like Paris and Marseille had the highest electric vehicles uptake through 2020.