French market for electric scooters has stalled in 2023 after the euphoria following the pandemic. With 678,000 new electric scooter sold last year, the market recorded a decline of 10.7% compared to 2022.
The figures compiled by the Federation of Micromobility Professionals (FPMM) and the specialist research firm Smart Mobility Lab nevertheless show the continuation of a clear trend towards “upgrading” The average selling price dropped by 11% over one year to 408 euros. Since the Covid period, from 2020 to 2023, more than 3.25 million units ofElectric scooters have been sold for a turnover of 1.14 billion euros in France. 60% of personal travel devices are used for everyday urban journeys, as opposed to walks, explains Jean Ambert, director of Smart Mobility lab. The market which is becoming more mature (...) when there is renewal, 80% of users move upmarket, with more marked performance criteria, says Ambert.