Electric motorcycles and scooters: over 7000 registrations in France in 2017

According to data provided by AVERE France, the French market for electric scooters and motorcycles grew by 33% in 2017, with 7261 registrations.

Thanks to an environmental bonus of € 1.000 awarded in 2017, the French market for electric two-wheelers has grown significantly during 2017. While e-bike sales rose 66% from 150.000 250.000 to 5451 units sold, motorcycle and e-scooter sales are following a similar trend. ... The volume of units sold increased from 7261 33 to 2016 XNUMX, which is XNUMX% more than in the XNUMX year.

Electric scooters: most 50cc equivalents

The electric scooter segment, with 7043 50 registrations, is dominated by equivalent 85 cc models. See, which represents about 6017% of the market or units sold.

Thanks to the partnership with La Poste, Ligier rises to the top of the podium with 1712 units sold, including 1447 of its Pulse 3 electric tricycle. 1209 electric scooters have been sold, including 1197 Quokka, delivered on the le de -. France Cityscoot, Govecs, followed by Gogoro, which equips Coup, a subsidiary of the Bosch Group rival for services.

As for the equivalents with a volume of 125 cubic meters. See, the segment has shown good progress. It increased from 620 to 1026 units, which is 65% more than in 2016. For the second year in a row, BMW C Evolution takes first place, capturing 80% of the market share with 830 vehicles sold. This was followed by 100 Artelec electric scooters from Grasse SME Eccity Motocycles and 43 Askoll Electric.

Electric motorcycle: sales are still limited

With 218 new registrations in 2017, the French electric motorcycle market remains in its infancy.

Capturing nearly 60% of the market, Californian brand Zero Motorcycles sold 130 units in total.

Worn by the pros

If the growth of the electric two-wheeler market is interesting, it is still mainly driven by sales to professionals: self-service devices such as Cityscoot, Coup or Yugo, as well as some fleets such as post offices that are starting to be sold. equip yourself.

For individuals, sales remain anecdotal. Doubtful: the initial purchase price is undoubtedly considered too high compared to thermal equivalents, despite the environmental bonus of € 1.000 awarded in 2017.