How much does an electric car cost in France?

Significant investment, an electric car is generally more expensive than internal combustion models. Here are price ranges for different categories of models.

In the collective subconscious, we assume that an electric car is costly. But what does the actual investment look like? Just like with gasoline or diesel, you can find everything today, but Mobiwisy guides you to understand the price ranges for different categories of models.

Entry-level prices between €20,000 and €25,000

Excluding quadricycles or license-exempt cars, the cheapest new French automotive market vehicle is the Dacia Spring. It now starts at €20,800, or €139/month (36-month lease, excluding down payment). The Renault Twingo E-Tech electric has prices starting from €25,250, while the new Leapmotor T03 is close behind at €25,990.

Don’t forget that the ecological bonus can reduce the purchase price by €5,000. Additionally, if you declare low income, the bonus can increase to €7,000. And if you scrap an old car, you may receive a trade-in bonus between €2,500 and €5,000.

	List Price	After Bonus
Starting Price e.g., Dacia Spring	€21,000 to €25,000	€16,000 to €20,000
City Car e.g., Peugeot e-208	€27,000 to €42,000	€25,000 to €37,000
Compact e.g., MG4	€30,000 to €47,000	€25,000 to €42,000
Small SUV e.g., Hyundai Kona	€34,000 to €45,000	€29,000 to €40,000
Mini Van e.g., Renault Kangoo E-Tech	€35,000 to €40,000	€30,000 to €35,000
Family SUV e.g., Skoda Enyaq	€40,000 to €90,000	€35,000 to €76,000
Sedan e.g., Tesla Model 3	€44,000 to €58,000	€39,000 to €58,000
Luxury Sedan e.g., Porsche Taycan	€76,000 to €136,000	€76,000 to €136,000
Large SUV e.g., BMW iX	€87,000 to €150,000	€87,000 to €150,000

City cars and compacts, rare under €30,000, popular around €35-40,000

For a city car, it’s hard to find a good deal under €30,000. You might find a Volkswagen e-up! for €27,945, but it’s comparable to a Twingo and nearing the end of its lifecycle, or the small Fiat 500 just above this threshold (€30,400). The versatile star city cars, like the Peugeot e-208 or Renault ZOE, start around €35,000 base price.

Renault Megane E-Tech electric Volkswagen ID.3 Test — Although compact sedans, the Renault Megane E-Tech electric and Volkswagen ID.3 start at over €40,000. But they are eligible for the bonus.

In the compact category, the MG4 breaks prices starting at €29,990, but the core price hovers around €40,000, with models like the Nissan Leaf (€36,900), Renault Megane E-Tech (€42,000), or €44,500 for the Cupra Born.

Family sedans and SUVs around €50,000

For increased space for family and luggage, we’re entering the area of sedans, which are still quite rare. You can find the Tesla Model 3 starting at €44,990, Hyundai Ioniq 6 at €52,300, or the BMW i4 at €57,550.

But if you prefer an SUV, the range is the broadest among electric cars. Prices start at €39,990 for an Aiways U5, going over €60,000 for models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E. In between, the popular Tesla Model Y benefits from the bonus starting at €46,990, as does the Volkswagen ID.4 from €44,000.

Tesla Model Y Performance — The Tesla Model Y costs less than €47,000 and can benefit from the €5,000 eco-bonus.

Luxury starting at €76,000

If you have luxury tastes—and the wallet to match—the options today are quite comprehensive. But for sedans, expect no less than €76,000 to drive a Mercedes EQE, or €91,000 for a Porsche Taycan, and nearly €152,000 for a BMW i7.

For larger SUVs, you need a bigger budget: more than €86,000 for a BMW iX or an Audi Q8 e-tron. And at the top of the premium range, a Mercedes EQS SUV approaches €150,000.

Also read: Mercedes EQS 450+ Test: highway driving without compromises in electric