How will the automotive market fare in 2022?
According to figures from ACEAfigures, the French car market seems to be picking up again, for the first time in fifteen months. The study forecasts an increase of 3.8% in August 2022for new car sales, in contrast to July, when results were in the red.
This slight increase shows that the French are once again ready to buy new cars, which is good news for the automotive market. However, motorists are paying increasing attention to the future vehicle they would like to own, and are more attracted by electric vehicles. This is hardly a surprise, given the high environmental current environmental issues are important and the government is encouraging every motorist to make the energy transition with, in particular subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles : ecological bonus or the conversion bonus.
What do the French have to say about electric vehicles in 2022?
To better understand the current and future needs and benefits of French motorists, September 15, 2022, Ipsos and Vinci Automobile conducted a survey on electromobility. The survey was carried out on a panel of 1,000 people and 250 electric vehicle drivers. Here are a few figures:
- 1 in 5 French people, i.e. 80%, plan to buy an electric vehicle in the next 5 years
- 6 out of 10 French people consider electric vehicles to be suitable for their travel needs.
So we can see that the French tend to be in favor of electric mobility, despite the fact that some French people are more reluctant to buy an electric vehicle.
What about electric car owners?
For drivers already using an electric vehicle, 91% are satisfied with their purchase, and even 55% are very satisfied and no longer wish to return to combustion-powered vehicles. This satisfaction is linked to the environmental, economic and comfort benefits, in particular:
- actively contribute to the ecological transition
- the comfort that the electric vehicle could bring to drivers and passengers, such as the absence of noise
- be able to recharge their vehicle at any location: even if the current number of recharging points remains insufficient, drivers can recharge their vehicle from home by installing a charging point. This also saves time and is more convenient for them.
- the cost of maintenance of an electric vehicle is lower than for a combustion engine vehicle, due in particular to the smaller number of technical parts in the vehicle.
For more details, we invite you to read our article on reasons to switch to electric mobility in 2022.
Speaking of electric terminaldid you know that it has other functions besides recharging an electric vehicle? Check out our article on 6 things you need to know about charging stations.
In conclusion
As we have just seen, more and more people in France are beginning to realize that, beyond the selling price, electric vehicles can be a good investment. electric vehicles offer economic economic, environmental and, above all, comfort benefits..
Finally, motorists are increasingly seeing electric vehicles in a new light. We can therefore say that, yes, the French do see electric vehicles as a better way to get around.
