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France new car registrations down 0.26% in April, industry body

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Posted on May 1, 2026

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France new car registrations down 0.26% in April, industry body
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France New Car Registrations Drop in April as Tesla Sales Soar

April Car Registration Trends in France

Overall Market Performance

Year-on-Year Comparison

May 1 (Reuters) - New car registrations in France fell 0.26% in April from a year earlier to 138,339 vehicles, data from French car body PFA showed on Friday.

Tesla's Market Impact

Significant Growth in Sales

Tesla sales in the country rose 111.94% last month to 1,829 vehicles.

Reporting Details

(Reporting by Camille Raynaud; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)

Key Takeaways

  • France’s overall new car market remains subdued with a slight decline year‑on‑year, signaling persistent weakness despite March’s stronger BEV performance (tradingeconomics.com).
  • Tesla bucked the trend in April, delivering 1,829 vehicles in France—a dramatic 111.94% surge compared to the same month last year (apnews.com).
  • Battery‑electric vehicles continue gaining share in France and Europe more broadly, indicating a structural shift toward electrification amid rising BEV adoption (alternative-fuels-observatory.ec.europa.eu)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did new car registrations in France change in April?
New car registrations in France fell by 0.26% in April compared to the previous year.
How many new cars were registered in France in April?
A total of 138,339 new vehicles were registered in France in April.
How did Tesla perform in France in April?
Tesla sales in France increased by 111.94% in April, reaching 1,829 vehicles.
Who provided the car registration data for France?
The car registration data was provided by the French car industry body PFA.

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