Top 10 best-selling electric cars in the first half of 2022

August 11, 2023
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During the 1st half of 2022, electric cars continue to appeal to many motorists. French households are faced with longer vehicle delivery times, the health crisis and rising prices at the pump, despite the 18-centime "fuel rebate" introduced by the government on April 1, 2022. These various events mark the weakening of the automotive market. Sales of new passenger cars fell by 10.09% in May 2022. As for electric cars, the trend is reversing, and sales of electric powertrains have gathered pace, with almost 100,000 electric vehicles registered in the first half of 2022, an increase of 28% on 2021.

As we've just seen, sales of electric vehicles continue to rise steadily, despite the crisis in the automotive market. But which electric cars have won over the French? Here, we present the top 10 best-selling electric cars in France in the first half of 2022.

Summary table of the 10 best electric cars

Models	Sales (January to June 2022)
1. Peugeot e-208	9 711
2. Dacia Spring	9 203
3. Fiat 500e	8 922
4. Renault Zoe	8 124
5. Tesla Model 3	7 804
6. Renault Twingo e-Tech	7 783
7. Tesla Model Y	3 936
8. Peugeot e-2008	3 136
9. Hyundai Kona Electric	3 056
10. Renault Megane e-Tech	2 799

1. Peugeot e-208: a French city car at the top of the list

In first place, the Peugeot e-208 topped the sales charts. The lion-faced city car saw its sales increase, overtaking the Dacia Spring by 6% over 2021. In fact, the Peugeot electric counted 9,711 registrations in June 2022.

The success of this 100% electric car is due to its sophisticated design, performance and safety. With prices starting from €33,950, the Peugeot e-208 offers quiet driving and a range of 340 km. What's more, thanks to new technological advances, it's possible to connect this electric vehicle to your smartphone via the MyPeugeot or Free2Move app, to program and consult the charging status. And 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 in 2nd place. At the end of 2021, it topped the ranking of new electric car sales. Despite its loss of position, the Spring still turned in a fine performance, with 9,203 registrations to its credit.

Thanks to its low-cost price of €19,000, a wide public has come to appreciate this electric city car.

With the appearance of an electric SUVthis electric city car boasts a 26.8 kWh battery and a range of 230 km to 305 km, so you can drive around town with complete peace of mind. With this kind of performance, motorists who regularly make short journeys every day will find this car well suited to their needs.

This electric vehicle is available in 2 different finishes:

Essential priced from €19,800
Expression priced from €21,300

3. Fiat 500e

With sales of 8,922 units, the Fiat 500e took 3rd place on the podium. However, during the 5 months of 2022, this electric sedan occupied 2nd place ahead of the Peugeot e-208. Apart from that, thanks to the La Primaversion, this 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 The Primais available from €36,700, with a range of 320 km and state-of-the-art equipment. 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 both 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 Share from €26,200
- 500 Icon from €29,200
- 500 Icône 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
- Icône Plus From €34,700
- La Prima From €36,700

4. Tesla Model 3: a clear setback for Tesla

During the 1st half of 2022, 7,783 units of the Tesla Model 3 took 4th place on the podium. Whereas the brand's most affordable model topped the sales charts in 2021, sales of this model have fallen sharply since the start of 2022. This drop in the ranking can be explained by the rising price of the Tesla Model 3 Since June 2022, it has been sold for €9,000 more, from €43,800 to €53,460. In fact, for many motorists, this price increase was a deterrent to buying this electric car.

Several versions are available for the Tesla Model 3:

Rear-wheel drive : from €53,490, for 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. Indeed, the Renault Zoé e-Tech remains in the top 10 of electric cars that appeal to many French drivers.

With 2,048 units sold, the Zoé e-Tech ranks 5th. This figure shows that the electric city car is performing well in June, with a total of 8,124 registered in the first half of 2022.

This beautiful electric city car starts at €33,700, and with a 52 kWh capacity, it can travel up to 395 km.

To make managing your vehicle easier, you can connect it to the MY Renault mobile application. Thanks to this tool, it will be possible to monitor the battery's health, program and track charging during off-peak hours. All remotely.

This electric city car is available in 3 versions:

Equilibre : from €33,700
Evolution : from €34,900
Iconic : from €36,900

6. Twingo e-Tech

Renault can be proud of its achievement in the 1st half of 2022, as another model from the diamond-shaped marque has made 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. In addition to its quiet driving, the Twingo e-Tech can recharge 80 km in 30 min.

Twingo e-Tech is available in several versions:

Authentic : from €24,050
Equilibre : from €25,350
Techno : from €26,750
Urban night limited series : from €27,650

7. Tesla Model Y

Despite rising prices for Tesla and dropping the Model 3 to 5th place, the Model Y moved up into the top 10. It now ranks 7th, 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-range versionwith a range of 533 km. For the Performance versionversion, from €69,990, the Model Y has a 514 km range.

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, is equipped with a 50 kWh battery, giving it a range of 310 km.

This model offers the same range typology 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. Prices start at €34,150. The price varies according to version and battery selected.

As with all electric cars, drivers can connect their Kona Electric to a mobile application: Bluelink. This makes it easy to monitor traffic in real time, find parking spaces or even have total control over vehicle recharging.

The Hyundai Kona Electric comes in 4 trim levels, with 2 different batteries in each version:

Versions	39 kW battery	64 kW battery
Intuitive	36 400 €	41 200 €
Business	38 400 €	43 200 €
Creative	39 600 €	44 400 €
Executive	42 100 €	44 400 €

10. Megane e-Tech

Here's another electric car in the top 10! And that's good news for Renault. We're talking about the Megane e-Techin 6th place, with 2,799 units sold. This is quite an achievement for Renault, which launched this model in the spring. This electric SUV is available at various prices, depending on the version:

Versions	Motorization	Autonomy	Price
Balance	96 kW / 130 hp (standard load)	300 km	from €35,200
Techno	160 kW / 220 hp (supercharged)	450 km	from €38,200
Iconic	160 kW / 220 hp (optimium load)	450 km	from €40,900

In conclusion

This ranking shows not only that French brands are in the limelight, 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 of the 1st half, let's hope that the electric car market continues to grow.