French used EV market hits 72,244 transactions in Q2 2026, up 81% year-on-year

The French second-hand electric vehicle market recorded 72,244 transactions in Q2 2026, compared to 39,872 in Q2 2025, according to the latest quarterly barometer from Avère-France and Mobilians. This 81% year-on-year increase signals growing maturity in the used EV sector.

Why it matters: A maturing second-hand EV market expands the pool of electric vehicle owners who will require charging infrastructure, potentially increasing demand for home, workplace and public charging installations. This growth trajectory helps de-risk investment cases for charge point operators targeting mass-market EV adoption.