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The demands of electric cars made in France
First of all, we'll see that electric cars made in France have certain characteristics and requirements when it comes to production in France.
The foundations of the electric car made in France
First and foremost, it is important to remember the difference between a French-brand electric car and a electric car made in France. A French-brand electric car is not necessarily made in France. What's more, most of the factories of French car brands that manufacture electric vehicles are located abroad.
At the same time, the French government recently expressed its willingness to produce 2 million electric cars in France by 2030. This will be accompanied by the deployment ofgovernment aid to encourage French households to switch to electric mobility, which should encourage carmakers to produce their electric cars in France.
It is with this in mind that the government aspires to set up the social leasing, capped at €100 per month. This new form of leasingplanned for 2023, will be aimed at households in low income to support the cost of acquiring their electric vehicle. For the moment, no official announcement has been made about the launch of this aid, so we await further information on the subject from the government.
In addition, investment has already begun in the production of electrical components, such as the an investment plan to build the largest electric separator plant in Francea key component in batteries. The plant, initiated by Alteo, a French supplier of aluminium oxide, and Wscope, a Korean manufacturer, is scheduled to start production in 2026, with the aim of covering 100% of France's electrical separator requirements.
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Criteria for electric cars made in France
What's more, carmakers who produce their electric vehicles in France have the opportunity to prove that their production is located in France by obtaining the relevant certification, Guaranteed French Origin.
This label, developed by theassociation Pro France aims to highlight products made in France. For a brand to obtain certification for one of its products, a certain number of criteria must be met:
- 50% of the product's value must be manufactured in France
- the product must be fully assembled in France
- French origin is expected for the majority of the product's parts and components, including raw materials.
In addition checks are carried out every year with the companies to check that they have met the various criteria and to be able to discern the said certification, based on a strict specifications.
What's more, obtaining this certification results in a genuine asset with regard to reputation and theimage of a car brand. In fact, the label enables French brands to demonstrate their commitment to local production and their rooted in France.
In the same way, certification also enables international brands to assert their identity. a foothold in the French market.
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Brands offering made-in-France electric cars
French brands are naturally the first to encourage the production of their electric vehicles in France. But this is also the case for a number of foreign brands, which are determined to betting on the French market to sell their electric cars.
Renault: emblematic models made in France
As for the French carmaker, it intends to develop the production of its electric vehicles in France.
Renault has invested in a plant in Maubeuge, northern France, to manufacture several of the brand's future electric car models, including the future R5, 4L and Scenic Vision.
Despite the fact that various models of Renault electric vehicles are already manufactured in France, only some of its truck models are certified. Guaranteed French Origin. Indeed, Renault has always claimed its French originsHe didn't feel it was necessary to prove his French identity yet again by obtaining this label.
Here are the main Renault electric models manufactured in France:
- the Renault Zoe E-Techproduced at Flins, in the Yvelines département
- the Megane E-Tech produced in the Hauts-de-France region, in Douai
- the Renault Kangoo Van E-Techproduced in Maubeuge, in the north of France
Peugeot: a focus on made in France
As far as French carmaker Peugeot is concerned, many of its future electric vehicle models will be manufactured in France. These include the e-308, the e-308 estate and the e-408, which are scheduled for 2023 and will be produced in Mulhouse.
As for the Peugeot 3008 and Peugeot 5008, scheduled for later, in 2024, they will be manufactured in the Doubs region, at Sochaux.
For the time being, the manufacturer is already producing one of its electric models in the north of France, at Hordain, which is none other than its flagship LCV model, theelectric van Peugeot e-Expert.
Citroën: catching up soon
Even though most of the French brand's factories are located abroad, it intends to catch up with its competitors in terms of French production, with the forthcoming manufacture in France of its future Electric SUV called CR3, at the Stellantis Group plant in Rennes.
As for its release, it is not imminent, because the CR3 should be on the market by 2025.
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DS Automobiles: the future of electric cars in France
DS Automobiles is also a French manufacturer, positioned in the premium segment, which belongs to the Stellantis group.
The company has decided to focus its vehicle range on electric vehicles, marketing exclusively electric cars from 2024, while at the same time relying on local production in France.
Its electric model, the DS 3 Crossback E-Tensethe brand's only electric model at the moment, is made in France at its Poissy plant in the Yvelines.
Opel: not German 100%
German manufacturer Opel makes its famous Electric SUV, l'Opel Mokka-ein France, at its Poissy plant.
Smart: conquering France
The German brand, which is part of the Mercedes-Benz division, has also decided to move part of its production to France, to its French plant in Hambach, Moselle, which has now been bought by the British giant. INEOS Automotive.
For example, Smart is currently producing its flagship electric model in France, the Smart EQ Fortwo.
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In conclusion
As a result, the manufacture of electric cars in France results in a asset the brand's image and its transparency, attesting in particular to the quality criteria of electric vehicles manufactured.
However, the number of electric vehicles currently produced in France remains relatively low. restricted. It is with this aim of increasing the production of electric cars in France that the government intends to act.
In fact government aid are available to facilitate access to electric mobility. The aim is to increase demand for electric cars and encourage carmakers to produce their electric vehicles in France.
One thing is certain: French production of electric vehicles is set to enjoy a boom in the coming years. growth in the next few years, guaranteeing the launch of high-performance, high-quality electric models.
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