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France announces second phase of national electrification plan with 17 measures to reduce fossil fuel dependency and transition to clean energy by 2035, targeting households, businesses, and industries with subsidies and infrastructure investments.
2026-10-16 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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The French government unveiled the second phase of its electrification plan on Thursday, focusing on businesses and industry as a structural response to the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region. The plan includes 17 measures addressing the needs of households, businesses (particularly SMEs), and local authorities, with solutions for flexible electricity management to optimize consumption during cheaper hours. The plan will be funded through energy efficiency certificates (CEE) paid by energy suppliers based on the polluter-pays principle.
The government introduced mandatory price transparency requirements for electric vehicle charging stations, requiring the display of charging prices and power delivered, as well as issuing payment receipts. This measure aims to address inconsistent pricing practices and make the cost advantage of electric vehicle charging compared to gasoline refueling more visible to consumers.
The electrification plan aims to reduce the share of fossil fuels in consumption from approximately 60% to less than 30% by 2035, while increasing electricity's share from 27% currently to 38% by 2035. The plan relies on abundant French electricity production, which is 95% decarbonized through nuclear power plants and renewable energy sources including hydroelectric, wind, and solar installations.
The government announced a 1.2 billion euro call for proposals to decarbonize heavy industry, particularly steel and fertilizer production, through the development of decarbonized hydrogen production.
The government plans to deploy 100 regional trains equipped with batteries over the next 10 years, addressing the fact that 40% of the French rail network currently remains non-electrified.
The government allocated 100 million euros in new aid for local authorities to acquire electric buses and coaches to gradually transition public transportation networks away from diesel, and to electrify heat networks through high-capacity heat pumps and geothermal energy.
The government provides 500 euros in support for the installation of controllable charging stations that allow vehicle recharging during the least expensive hours of the day, potentially achieving up to 35% additional savings. This support will be available starting January 1, 2027.
The government introduced a 1,000-euro subsidy for households in 109 designated electrification territories to switch from gas heating to electricity. Designated territories include Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg, Lyon, and Grenoble. The government has committed to an orderly transition away from gas heating wherever it is economically and technically feasible.
The government introduced support of up to 2,000 euros for the purchase of small European electric vehicles, known as quadricycles, which have a maximum speed of 90 km/h, can carry four passengers, and have an autonomy of 150 km. These vehicles will cost around 10,000 euros after subsidies are applied, starting January 1, 2027.
The government established a social leasing program enabling 140,000 households with modest incomes to access electric vehicles. Beginning in early 2027, a similar program will be introduced for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), supporting 20,000 electric utility vehicles with subsidies up to 11,000 euros for models assembled in Europe, effective from January 1, 2027.
France deploys multi-sector electrification with subsidies, charging infrastructure, and 1.2 billion euros for industrial decarbonization targeting 30% fossil fuel reduction by 2035.
