France new car registrations: mopeds
France new car registrations: mopeds stood at 57,705 vehicles in 2025, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Vehicle registrations and fleet table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2010 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Vehicle registrations and fleet table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New vehicle registrations by type | |||||||||||
| Mopeds | 57,705 | 76,857 | 86,133 | 103,458 | 106,774 | 104,974 | 95,788 | 76,006 | 115,194 | 98,845 | |
| Light quadricycles (microcars) | 24,729 | 30,951 | 25,618 | 21,276 | 21,916 | 14,934 | 12,836 | 12,840 | 13,405 | 13,061 |
Understanding france new car registrations: mopeds
Mopeds registrations tally the initial administrative entry of low-power two-wheeled or three-wheeled motorized conveyances restricted to lower maximum speeds and engine displacements. This series differentiates light urban scooters and low-velocity mopeds from high-powered motorcycles and quadricycles, capturing a specific segment of entry-level personal mobility. Initial registration records generate the figures, leaving out subsequent ownership transfers.
Analyzing this dataset requires attention to urban mobility shifts and regulatory changes affecting licensing requirements for lightweight transport. Annual comparisons offer the clearest picture by bypassing the intense seasonal purchasing troughs associated with colder months. Observers should avoid treating moped trends as a proxy for broader automotive markets, because youth mobility habits and urban delivery tasks govern this category independently of traditional car sales.
Frequently asked questions
- What defines a moped within these registration statistics?
- Mopeds are defined by strict statutory limits on engine displacement, power output, and maximum design speed, separating them from standard motorcycles.
- Are electric bicycles included in this moped count?
- Standard pedal-assist bicycles generally escape formal vehicle registration requirements unless their power and speed ratings exceed legal thresholds.
- How does seasonality affect moped registration figures?
- Registrations drop during winter months and surge ahead of warmer weather, making annual comparisons essential for isolating underlying trends.