Summary table of the 10 best electric cars
| Modèles | Ventes (de janvier à juin 2022) |
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1. Peugeot e-208
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9 711
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2. Dacia Spring
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9 203
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3. Fiat 500e
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8 922
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4. Renault Zoe
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8 124
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5. Tesla Model 3
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7 804
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6. Renault Twingo e-Tech
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7 783
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7. Tesla Model Y
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3 936
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8. Peugeot e-2008
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3 136
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9. Hyundai Kona Electric
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3 056
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10. Renault Megane e-Tech
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2 799
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1. Peugeot e-208: a French city car at the top of the list
In first place, the Peugeot e-208 tops the sales charts. The lion-faced city car has seen an increase in sales, overtaking the Dacia Spring by 6 % compared with 2021. The Peugeot electric In June 2022, 9,711 cars were registered in France.
The success of this 100 % electric car can be attributed to its sophisticated design, performance and safety. With a price starting from €33,950, the Peugeot e-208 offers a silent drive with a high level of safety. autonomy 340 km. What's more, thanks to new technological advances, you can connect this electric vehicle to your smartphone using the MyPeugeot or Free2Move application, to programme and check the charging status. All within easy reach.
This city car is available in a range of finishes with progressive price tags:
- Active from €33,950
- Active Park: from €34,450
- Style from €34,500
- Allure From €34,850
- Allure Pack From €35,850
- Roadtrip from €36,550
- GT from €37,550
- GT Pack From €38,550
2. Dacia Spring
In 2nd place, the Dacia Spring which comes in 2nd place. At the end of 2021, it was the best-selling new electric car on the market. Despite its loss of position, the Spring still put in a fine performance, with 9,203 registrations to its name.
Thanks to its low-cost price of €19,000, this electric city car has proved popular with a wide audience.
With the appearance of a Electric SUVThis electric city car has a battery 26.8 kWh, with a range of 230 km to 305 km, so you can drive around town with complete peace of mind. With this level of performance, motorists who make short journeys on a regular basis are well served.
This electric vehicle is available in 2 different finishes:
- Essential priced from €19,800
- Expression starting at €21,300
3. Fiat 500e
With sales of 8,922 copies, the Fiat 500e takes 3rd place. However, during the 5 months of 2022, this electric saloonwas in 2nd place, ahead of the Peugeot e-208. Apart from that, thanks to the La PrimaThis Fiat has won over many motorists. With a fine performance of 1,843 registrations in June 2022, this figure was not enough to overtake the Peugeot e-208 and the Dacia Spring.
Speaking of the top-of-the-range version La PrimaAvailable from €36,700, it has a range of 320 km and is equipped with the very latest technology. Thanks to new technologies, this electric vehicle is equipped with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian, cyclist and fatigue detection. These tools ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.
Apart from La Prima, the 500e is available in several versions:
- For finishes up to 190 km range and a 23.8 kWh battery :
- 500 shares from €26,200
- 500 Icon From €29,200
- 500 Icon Plus from €31,200
- 500 (Red) from €30,200
- For finishes up to 320 km range and a 42 kWh battery :
- Icon From €32,700
- Plus icon From €34,700
- La Prima From €36,700
4. Tesla Model 3: a clear step backwards
During the 1st half of 2022, 7,783 copies of the Tesla Model 3 were launched, taking 4th place on the podium. While the brand's most affordable model was top of the sales charts in 2021, it has fallen sharply since the start of 2022. This drop in the rankings can be explained by the increase in the price of the Tesla Model 3 Since June 2022, it has been sold for €9,000 more, from €43,800 to €53,460. For many motorists, this price increase has been a deterrent to buying this electric car.
There are several versions of the Tesla Model 3 on offer:
- Propulsion : from €53,490, with a range of 491 km.
- Integral Dual Motor transmission :
- Model 3 Long Range: €62,490 for 602 km of range.
- Model 3 Performance: €66,490 for a range of 547 km.
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5. Renault Zoé: a timeless electric car
This is a model that needs no introduction. In fact, the Renault Zoé e-Tech remains in the top 10 of electric cars that are winning over many French drivers.
With 2,048 units, the Zoé e-Tech is in 5th position. This figure clearly shows that the electric city car is performing well in June, with a total of 8,124 registered during the first half of 2022.
This beautiful electric city car starts at €33,700, and with a 52 kWh capacity, it can cover up to 395 km.
To make it easier to manage your vehicle, you can connect it to the MY Renault mobile application. Thanks to this tool, it will be possible to monitor the health of the battery, and programme and track recharging during off-peak hours. All remotely.
This electric city car is available in 3 versions:
- Balance : from €33,700
- Evolution : from €34,900
- Iconic : from €36,900
6. Twingo e-Tech
Renault can be proud of its achievement in the first half of 2022, with another diamond-shaped model making it into the top 10. This is the Twingo e-Tech with 7,783 electric cars on the road. Priced at €24,050, it offers a range of up to 190 km over a full cycle and a maximum of 270 km in urban traffic. As well as driving silently, the Twingo e-Tech can recharge 80 km in 30 minutes.
Twingo e-Tech is available in several versions:
- Authentic : from €24,050
- Balance : from €25,350
- Techno : from €26,750
- Urban Night limited edition: from €27,650
7. Tesla Model Y
Despite a rise in Tesla which puts the Model 3 in 5th place, the Model Y has moved into the top 10. It is now in 7th place in the ranking, with a total of 3,936 registrations, including 1,964 put on the road in June 2022, according to the Avere-France barometer.
To talk a little more about the Model Y, it starts at €64,990 for the Long Autonomy versionwith a range of 533 km. For the Performance versionPriced from €69,990, the Model Y has a range of 514 km.
8. Peugeot e-2008
Peugeot has another electric car in the top 10: the e-2008, with 3,136 units. This Electric SUVpriced from €38,050, features a 50 kWh battery, giving it a range of 310 km.
This model offers the same range as the e-208 :
- Active From €38,050
- Active Pack From €38,750
- Style From €38,950
- Allure from €39,500
- Roadtrip From €40,200
- GT from €42,600
- GT Pack from €44,000
9. Hyundai Kona Electric
Followed by the Peugeot e-2008, the Hyundai Kona Electric is in 9th place, with 3,056 units sold. Prices start at €34,150. The price varies depending on the version and battery chosen.
As with all electric cars, drivers can connect their Kona Electric to a mobile application called Bluelink. This will make it easy to monitor traffic in real time, find parking spaces or even have total control over the vehicle's recharging.
The Hyundai Kona Electric comes in 4 trim levels, with 2 different batteries on each version:
| Versions | Batterie 39 kW | Batterie 64 kW |
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Intuitive
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36 400 €
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41 200 €
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Business
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38 400 €
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43 200 €
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Creative
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39 600 €
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44 400 €
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Executive
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42 100 €
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44 400 €
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10. Megane e-Tech
This is another electric car French car in the top 10! This is good news for Renault. We're talking about the Megane e-TechThis year, Renault's latest model, which has sold 2,799 units, is in 6th place. This is a fine performance from Renault, which launched the model in the spring. This electric SUV is available at a range of prices, depending on the version:
| Versions | Motorisation | Autonomie | Prix |
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Balance
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96 kW / 130 bhp (standard load)
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300 km
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from €35,200
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Techno
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160 kW / 220 bhp (supercharged)
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450 km
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from €38,200
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Iconic
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160 kW / 220 bhp (optimium load)
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450 km
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from €40,900
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In conclusion
This ranking shows not only that French brands are in the majority, but also that motorists are taking a greater interest in electric cars. What's more, this is a good thing, given that the European Parliament's Environment Committee wants to ban combustion-powered vehicles throughout Europe by 2035, in order to tackle air pollution.
With the results for the first half of the year, let's hope that the market for electric cars continues to grow.
