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4 min read · France · October 13, 2026

Macron Hails 42% EV Share. France's Top EV in September Was a Tesla

France's EV share hit 42% in September as Macron touted four gigafactories. The top EV was a Tesla Model Y, and only the Renault 5 is French-built.

Haye Kesteloo Editor-in-chief October 13, 2026

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Macron Hails 42% EV Share. France's Top EV in September Was a Tesla

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Xpeng Outgrows Magna's Austria Plant As 'Made In Europe' Rules Loom

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