Alphabet France x Ifop 2026 barometer data shows that more French citizens are considering electric vehicles for their next car purchase. The survey, conducted from June 22 to 26, 2026, among 1,002 employed individuals in France, found that 24 percent of respondents would now choose a fully electric model, compared to 17 percent a year earlier. This increase is largely due to rising fuel costs, which are becoming a significant financial burden for many. Despite this growing interest, internal combustion engines remain the dominant choice for daily commuting. Eighty-four percent of employed individuals who use their car to go to work still drive internal combustion vehicles. The so-called "electrified" models, which include fully electric, simple hybrids, and plug-in hybrids, make up 15 percent of the vehicles used, a slight increase from 14 percent the previous year. However, when considering a new vehicle, 60 percent of respondents would now choose an electric or hybrid model, compared to 52 percent in 2025. Fully electric models, in particular, are seeing a significant rise in interest, with 24 percent of respondents considering them for their next vehicle, up from 17 percent last year. Rising fuel prices are a key driver behind the shift toward electric vehicles. Fifty-eight percent of respondents cited economic factors as their main motivation, compared to 57 percent in 2025. Fuel price volatility is a significant concern, with 73 percent of employed individuals saying it is pushing them to consider an electric vehicle, and 28 percent stating it is their main reason. While the environmental impact of vehicles is still an important consideration for 49 percent of respondents, this is down from 56 percent in 2025 and 50 percent in 2024. The driving experience, often emphasized by car manufacturers, is less important, cited by only 17 percent of respondents compared to 27 percent a year earlier. A sense of inevitability is also growing. Thirty-four percent of employed individuals see the electric car as the future, and 27 percent believe they will soon have no choice but to switch, up from 21 percent in 2025. While interest in electric vehicles is rising, challenges remain. Thirty-nine percent of drivers of internal combustion and hybrid vehicles say they are now ready to switch to fully electric, up from 32 percent in 2025. However, the purchase price remains the main obstacle, cited by 63 percent of them. On the other hand, 58 percent of those interested in electric vehicles highlight the cost savings from using them as a major advantage. Concerns about range and charging time persist. Forty percent of internal combustion vehicle drivers worry about the limited range of electric vehicles, though new models typically offer between 300 and 600 kilometers of range on a single charge. Forty-two percent of respondents find the charging process too slow, compared to 40 percent in 2025. Additionally, 37 percent of respondents still cannot charge their cars at home or work. However, doubts about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles are decreasing, with only 37 percent of respondents expressing concerns, compared to 42 percent in 2025 and 49 percent in 2024.