Between falling but still high fuel prices and the desire to reduce CO2 emissions, the French are increasingly opting for a hybrid or electric car. An option that can be found on the new car market: since the beginning of the year in France, these so-called “electrified” models account for more than 41% of sales, compared to 32% last year.
Searches tripled compared to 2019
But in the middle of school holidays, the offer of low emissions from rental companies is very attractive according to a study by “Kayak.fr”. For the summer period of 2022, the online comparator notes an increase of 198%, that is, almost a multiplication by 3, of searches for hybrid or electric cars on its platform, compared to the same period in 2019.
And if these cars look more expensive, both to buy and to rent, the offer has grown considerably in recent years with, specifically, the launch of a 100% electric car by Dacia, the Spring. Result: Kayak observes an average price that has finally dropped by 7% compared to 2019, going from 70 euros a day to 65 euros.
Reduce costs and emissions
It is enough to make hybrid or electric models, “an ideal option for those who rent a car this season and want to reduce emissions and costs,” underlines the Kayak press release.
In fact, beyond budget, more and more travelers want to reduce their carbon footprint.
“Around 86% of French people say they are influenced by ecological responsibility for their holiday plans this summer. They also rank second in Europe in Kayaking when it comes to opting for hybrid and electric vehicles during their trips around the world. , second only to Sweden, which is number 1”.
On its site, Kayak notably offers a “Road Trip Index” that ranks 33 countries based on various criteria, including air pollution and the number of charging stations for electric cars.
The comparator also offers a “summer trip calculator” to simulate the cost of a trip based on the fuel used. On a round trip Paris-Marseille, that is, 1,570 kilometers, the budget thus goes from 320 euros in a mid-range gasoline car, to 282 euros in diesel and 71 euros in electric.
Source: BFM TV
