# France: 9 million thermal and hybrid cars still in circulation in 2050

> According to calculations by the SDES, France will still have around 9 million thermal and hybrid cars in 2050, with rising new vehicle prices extending vehicle lifespans beyond 20 years. This projection puts into perspective the pace of the shift towards electric vehicles targeted for 2035.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: low) in France, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 11:57. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 11:57. Figures reported: 9 vehicles.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Low
- Countries: France
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 11:57
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 11:57
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4097-france-9-million-thermal-and-hybrid-cars-still-in-circulation-in-2050

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Voitures électriques : même en 2050, la France comptera encore 9 millions de voitures thermiques et hybrides](https://www.caradisiac.com/voitures-electriques-meme-en-2050-la-france-comptera-encore-9-millions-de-voitures-thermiques-et-hybrides-224917.htm#xtor=RSS-40) — Caradisiac, 4 November 2026 at 11:57

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Cite as: Mecapress, “France: 9 million thermal and hybrid cars still in circulation in 2050”, https://mecapress.com/events/4097-france-9-million-thermal-and-hybrid-cars-still-in-circulation-in-2050
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology