Renault Laughs, Tesla Cries in November
- Published on 01/12/2025 15:55
The figures for November confirm the rise of Renault and the rollercoaster ride of Tesla in the French market.
According to La Plateforme automobile (PFA), the French market for new passenger cars slightly declined in November 2025, with 132,927 registrations, representing a marginal decrease of 0.29% compared to November 2024. On a comparable month with the same number of working days, this apparent stability masks very contrasting dynamics according to brands and segments.
Renault continues to shine, bolstered by the remarkable success of its electric Renault 5. With 35,379 registrations (+4% year-on-year), the brand is making strong progress (+13.6% for Renault alone, to 25,487 units), while Dacia falls by 16.5% to 9,507 units. Stellantis is weathering the storm with 30,510 vehicles (-5.5%), Peugeot dropping by 12.2% to 15,670 units, while Citroën achieves a nice rebound (+14.2%, 9,027 sales). The Volkswagen group shows slight progress (+1.6%) to 23,015 units despite a 4% decrease for the Volkswagen brand (10,058 sales).
The Deranged Boat Tesla
However, it is once again Tesla that grabs all the attention. The American manufacturer continues its sales yo-yo in France over the past months. After occasional peaks and a budding interest in the new Model Y, its registrations plummet by 57.8% in November, confirming extreme volatility and difficulties in maintaining a stable rhythm. This dramatic decline illustrates the limitations of a manufacturer with a limited range, faced with resurgent European competition and tensions over deliveries.
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Between Renault’s solid growth and Tesla’s rollercoaster sales, November 2025 serves as a reminder that the French automotive market remains unstable, driven by electric vehicles but sensitive to brand variations and current trends. The ongoing political and social instability does nothing to reassure potential buyers. In light of this context, is the market’s lack of dynamism really a surprise?
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This page is translated from the original post "Renault qui rit, Tesla qui pleure en novembre" in French.
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