European countries have long supported EV sales, but the latest energy crisis linked to the war in Iran has underscored the role of incentives in reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
France is one of the latest examples. Europe’s second-largest economy will nearly double support for electrification, raising spending to €10bn per year through 2030 from €5.5 bn currently, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on 10 April 2026 during a televised address. The plan includes further incentives for electric cars and charging infrastructure, with a target for two out of three new vehicles to be electric by 2030. It also includes a social leasing programme covering 100,000 EVs for low-income drivers and those travelling long distances for work.
