The France electric truck market size reached USD 27.28 Million in 2024. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach USD 274.27 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 25.96% during 2025-2033. The market is shaped by national decarbonization targets, regional incentives and corporate ESG commitments that drive structured fleet electrification. Large-scale battery manufacturing projects integrate France into the European supply chain, offering cost stability, tailored truck modules and reliable recycling options. Expanding low-emission zones, congestion measures and high-capacity charging corridors link regulatory compliance to operational efficiency, further augmenting the France electric truck market share.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 27.28 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 274.27 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 25.96% |
Nationwide Decarbonization Targets and Industrial Fleet Adoption
France has established legally binding targets for net-zero emissions and is using them to reshape its freight transport system. The government’s “France 2030” plan allocates large sums to electrify commercial vehicles, including subsidies for heavy-duty truck purchases and charging infrastructure along key logistics corridors. Regional authorities in Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are coordinating incentives to ensure harmonized adoption by municipal fleets and private operators alike. Electric truck trials are under way with supermarket chains, postal services and waste management companies to test performance under different urban and peri-urban conditions. In August 2025, Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ eActros 600 began entering fleets across Europe, including France, marking Daimler Truck’s leadership in the zero-emission heavy-duty segment. The long-haul electric truck, with a 500 km range and 600 kWh battery capacity, is now in use in more than 15 European countries. In France, Transports Derocq added its first eActros 600 for refrigerated logistics, signaling a move toward sustainable freight. The model, awarded International Truck of the Year 2025, is already proving its capability in long-distance operations and under real-world logistics conditions. By blending national subsidies, regional regulations and corporate ESG commitments, France is creating a structured environment for technology validation and mass deployment. This blend of top-down and bottom-up initiatives is already influencing procurement policies for public tenders, making zero-emission trucks more competitive on lifecycle cost. These developments are collectively laying the groundwork for France electric truck market growth, anchoring it firmly within the country’s broader decarbonization strategy.
Urban Low-Emission Zones and Infrastructure Synergies
More than 40 French cities, including Paris, Lyon and Marseille, are implementing low-emission zones with progressive restrictions on diesel vehicles. These regulations, coupled with congestion pricing and dedicated electric truck lanes in some metropolitan areas, create a direct economic incentive for operators to switch to zero-emission fleets. Simultaneously, energy utilities are deploying high-capacity fast chargers at freight hubs, wholesale markets, and key motorway rest areas to enable continuous operations for electric trucks. In February 2025, ENGIE Vianeo announced strong adoption of its electric truck charging corridor between Lyon and Paris, the first of its kind in France. Since the project’s 2024 inauguration, over 700 charging sessions have been completed, with usage concentrated at the Galande hub, and the initiative is projected to save 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ over 10 years. Building on this momentum, ENGIE Vianeo plans new multi-fuel and high-capacity (up to 1 MW) charging stations, reinforcing France’s shift toward low-carbon heavy-duty transport. Partnerships between municipal authorities and private logistics hubs accelerate grid upgrades and streamline permitting processes. The alignment of urban planning, charging infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks thus transforms compliance obligations into competitive advantages for early adopters, promoting a self-reinforcing cycle of wider electric truck deployment across France.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on vehicle type, propulsion, range, and application.
Vehicle Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the vehicle type. This includes light-duty truck, medium-duty truck, and heavy-duty truck.
Propulsion Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the propulsion. This includes battery electric truck, hybrid electric truck, plug-in hybrid electric truck, and fuel cell electric truck.
Range Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the range. This includes 0-150 miles, 151-300 miles, and above 300 miles.
Application Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes logistics, municipal, construction, mining, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all major regional markets. This includes Paris Region, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Hauts-de-France, Occitanie, Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur, Grand Est, and others.
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Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Vehicle Types Covered | Light-duty Truck, Medium-duty Truck, Heavy-duty Truck |
Propulsions Covered | Battery Electric Truck, Hybrid Electric Truck, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Truck, Fuel Cell Electric Truck |
Ranges Covered | 0-150 Miles, 151-300 Miles, Above 300 Miles |
Applications Covered | Logistics, Municipal, Construction, Mining, Others |
Regions Covered | Paris Region, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Hauts-de-France, Occitanie, Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur, Grand Est, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
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