In France, the success of the electric car has been confirmed. Sales of electrified power units reached 20% of the French car fleet, and more and more motorists are turning to electric mobility. In a recent study conducted in conjunction with Ipsos, Vinci Autoroutes reveals expectations the French regarding electric cars.

More and more French were involved

If the prices are still very convincing, the French are increasingly tempted to buy an electric car. 18% of respondents say that they will buy an electric car within 5 years, and 7% – within two years. usually, the French are increasingly familiar with the electric car. 22% of respondents say that they have already got into an electric car.

Finally, we learn that 6 out of 10 French people think that an electric car is suitable for their journeys, with very small differences seen with the thermal car.

The owners are satisfied with their electric car

The study also shows that the vast majority of electric car owners are satisfied with their purchase. So, 91% of respondents say they are satisfied and just over half said they were very satisfied. For 89% of electric car owners, the transition from thermal to electric did not pose any problems, especially in finding charging stations.

In everyday use, 76% of electric car owners say they use them “systematically” whether going to work or shopping.

Price and infrastructure are still concerns

Despite the growing appeal of the French to get an electric car, some elements remain sharply criticized. First the prices. According to a study by Vinci Autoroutes, “94% of the respondents believe that it would be appropriate to offer a lower price, and 71% – an equivalent price for the same model of thermal vehicle”. Some models actually sometimes sell for twice as much as thermal vehicles.

Among other criticisms expressed by those interviewed in the report, the low range of cars. Especially think about vacation.

Finally, a large part of the respondents consider the network of charging stations to be too developed. On highways or in cities. We remind you that 67,000 charging stations are currently available in France. Not enough for the taste of motorists.