France remains the leading European producer of full-hybrids in 2024
- France remains the largest European producer of FHEV (Full hybrid - non-rechargeable hybrid) cars in 2023 and also in the first quarter of 2024.
- This situation is explained by the fact that most of Toyota FHEVs (Yaris and Yaris Cross) are produced in France. Other carmakers like Renault or Stellantis do not produce FHEVs in France. Only Toyota, which was the pioneer of this type of motorisations (since 1997 with the Prius), continues to offer this technology after having expanded it to its entire range. In 2024, for example, all Yaris and Yaris Crosses produced in Onnaing (in the north of France) will be equipped with full hybrid technology.
- The Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross are the most produced HEVs in Europe in 2023. Two other Toyota models appear in 3rd and 4th place, the Toyota Corolla and Toyota CHR. Renault, which has become the second European producer of FHEVs, places three of its models (Austral, Clio, Captur) in 5th, 6th and 7th places. The position of Renault HEV models is reflected in the good score of the Spanish production (second European HEV producing country) where the Austral and Captur are assembled.
- The United Kingdom is the third largest producer of FHEVs thanks again to Toyota, which produces the different versions of Corolla there, all with full hybrid technology, including its Suzuki Swace variant. Turkey is the fourth producer (Renault Clio, Toyota CHR and Corolla) and Romania started producing FHEVs last year with the hybrid versions of the Jogger and Duster.