>EVs were already a common sight in France way before Tesla. I can't say I'm an expert on French automotive sales. It is possible they have always had a small

>EVs were already a common sight in France way before Tesla. I can't say I'm an expert on French automotive sales. It is possible they have always had a small market for EVs going back years, but there clearly was an inflection point that occurred after Tesla had proved there was widespread demand for EVs with 2020 being the first year that EVs made up more than 2% of new car sales in France.[1] [1] - https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/france-keeping-pace-in-europe-electrification-race/ https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/france-keeping-p...