Mecapress.comAutomotive news in real time

Detected on Wednesday 4 November, 11h57

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.

·
Severity
Low
Countries
FR FranceFrance
Brands
None
Detected
4 Nov, 11h57
Updated
4 Nov, 11h57
Reference
no.4097
01

Tone and style of coverage

Method

Tone and style of coverage

OutletAverage tone
Caradisiac1neutral

Estimated by AI from headlines and extracts. Describes how the event is covered, not the outlet's stance.

02

Lire les sources · 1 article, 1 source

Publication order
  1. 11h57
    CaradisiacWire4 Nov
    Voitures électriques : même en 2050, la France comptera encore 9 millions de voitures thermiques et hybrides

    Alors que l’Europe vise le tout-électrique (ou presque) pour 2035, les calculs du SDES douchent les espoirs d’un basculement éclair. Portées par l’envolée des prix du neuf, les autos carburent désormais à la longévité. Avec des durées de vie qui franchissent le cap des 20 ans, les vieilles mécaniques n’ont pas du tout l’intention de s’effacer d’ici le milieu du siècle.

03

Further reading

Key figures

9
véhicules

Highest number recorded in 1 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

Organisations cited

Places cited

Keywords

#France · #parc automobile · #thermique · #2050