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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

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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

Hybrid cars

Buying an electric car in France: how government aid is changing

Rise in car thefts in France, SUVs and hybrids remain main targets

Driving in France: Is it time to switch to an electric car?

French firm invents kit to convert petrol cars into plug-in hybrids

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Electric cars, hybrids, public chargers - views of EV owners in France

EU votes to ban new petrol and diesel cars in Europe from 2035

Guide: what aid can I get to buy an electric car in France?