France electric bus market is estimated to grow at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period. The growing adoption of electric vehicles in the country to deal with the rising environmental concerns along with the government initiatives for the deployment of electric buses is a major factor to drive the growth of France electric bus market. According to the French government climate plan presented in July 2017, the country seeks to ban sales of vehicles emitting greenhouse gases by 2040. Further, in April 2019, Paris public transport authority had ordered around 800 electric buses to replace diesel and petrol buses with electric buses by 2024. This order is given to the three major electric bus manufacturers of the country namely Alstom, Heuliez Bus Co. Ltd., and Bollore Group.Further in September 2019, Keolis(in consortium with Autocars Dominique’s subsidiary BE Green), started operating a 100% electric BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) line on behalf of the public transport authority SMPBA to support the easy deployment of electric buses in the country.

The market is segmented on the basis of bus type, battery type, and end-user. Based on the bus type, the market is sub-segmented into the hybrid electric bus, fuel cell electric bus, and battery electric bus. Based on the battery type, the market is sub-segmented into NiMH, Li-Ion, and others. The decline in cost of li-ion battery and inherent benefits offered by these batteries including smaller size, lighter weight, and higher energy density is anticipated to drive the market share of these batteries. Based on end-user, the market is sub-segmented into government and fleet owners. 

BYD Co. Ltd., Alstom, BYD, Heuliez Bus Co. Ltd., Bollore Group, and SAFRA among others are the key players operating in the France electric bus market. These players are actively adopting different growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and new product developments to stay competitive in the electric bus market.

Research Methodology

The market study of the France Electric Bus market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by the research team.  Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to breakdown the market in various segments, derive total market size, market forecast, and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. Our team collects facts and data related to the market from different geography to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior and macro-economic factors. Numbers extracted from Secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables our analyst to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders, and industry experts. Primary research brings authenticity to our reports.

Secondary Sources Include

• Financial reports of companies involved in the market.
• Whitepapers, research-papers, and news blogs.
• Company websites and their product catalog.

The report provides an in-depth analysis on market size, intended quality of the service preferred by consumers. The report will serve as a source for 360-degree analysis of the market thoroughly integrating different models.

Market Segmentation

1. France Electric Bus Market Research and Analysis by Bus type 

2. France Electric Bus Market Research and Analysis by Battery Type

3. France Electric Bus Market Research and Analysis by End-User

The Report Covers

• Comprehensive research methodology of the France Electric Bus market.
• This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
• An exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
• Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the France Electric Bus market.
• Insights about market determinants which are stimulating the France Electric Bus market.
• Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecasted revenues.
• Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.