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Plugin EVs took 33.0% share in France in Q1 2026, up from 22.9% in Q1 2025. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling BEV in Q1, with 10,670 units registered. BEV sales grew 50% year on year to 112,086 units, while PHEV sales remained flat. Mild hybrids and HEVs now hold 47% share, replacing combustion-only powertrains. Diesel-only powertrains are down to 2.5% and petrol-only to 14.6%.
Shares of Lucid Group fell 22% this week, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The electric vehicle brand's market cap is now $2.2 billion, down from over $75 billion in late 2021. Lucid is trying to raise funds to stem the holes in its balance sheet after a poor quarter and abrupt CEO transition.
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