Buying an electric car in France: how government aid is changing The changes come as the government also announced that the ‘social leasing’ €100 scheme was closed for 2024
Rise in car thefts in France, SUVs and hybrids remain main targets We explain which car makes are most stolen and where in France this is mostly likely to happen
Driving in France: Is it time to switch to an electric car? We look at the pros and cons, the financial help available for going electric, and the charging options
news French firm invents kit to convert petrol cars into plug-in hybrids The technology is not cheap but will allow older cars to bypass emission regulations in French cities
Electric cars, hybrids, public chargers - views of EV owners in France ‘The best car I have ever owned’ - one reader owns a hybrid and an all-electric and gives his verdict on both, plus reader opinions on range, charging and cost
EU votes to ban new petrol and diesel cars in Europe from 2035 Proponents call the decision ‘historic and revolutionary’, but some have said it is hypocritical, and the bloc still needs to negotiate the finer points
Guide: what aid can I get to buy an electric car in France? As France extends financial aid until July next year, we review what funds exist to help you buy a new electric or hybrid vehicle, to trade in your old car for new, or convert it to an electric model