Overview
- Marketplace data show a surge in demand for second‑hand electric cars in early 2026, with La Centrale reporting average traffic to EV listings up 110% and a mid‑April peak of 190% as average asking prices fell to about €22,153, more than €2,300 lower than a year earlier.
- New electric‑car sales have risen 48% since the start of 2026, according to TF1 Info, pointing to broader momentum even as many shoppers still hesitate.
- Consumer reluctance remains high, with 75% of respondents to a TF1 morning show poll saying they do not want to switch to an electric car.
- Battery age cuts real‑world range, as the TF1 guest noted, with 8–10‑year‑old packs often delivering roughly 35% less autonomy than when new.
- Charging at home offers the lowest running costs, though a wallbox typically starts near €800, while highway fast charging costs more, can take a long time, and may be needed every 200 to 500 km depending on battery size and use.