It is no longer a question of braking. While they have fought behind the scenes in recent years to postpone the all-electric deadline, a good part of European manufacturers have now launched themselves headlong into the electrification of their range. From July 1, 2035, they will no longer be able to sell new thermal vehicles within the single market.
Most of them, especially French, have decided to anticipate the deadline by five years or more. “Manufacturers are facing increased competition when switching to electric vehicles,” observes Marie Charon, from Transport & Environnement. They therefore have every interest in embarking on a race for electrification in order to maintain, or even conquer, market share and attract investors. »
