The TCO of alternative powertrains in France under new subsidy measures

With new French electric truck subsidies in place since 1 June 2026, a recent IRU webinar explored the total cost of ownership (TCO) and CO₂ emissions of different truck powertrains in France. The webinar was accompanied by the release of a new IRU Intelligence report on the subject.

Which truck powertrain has the lowest TCO? Which one reduces CO₂ emissions the most? What are the main TCO drivers? How much can efficiency measures reduce emissions? How are OEMs managing the transition to alternative fuel vehicles?

Our webinar - featuring IRU experts and Jean-Yves Kerbrat, General Director at MAN Truck & Bus France - tackled these questions and much more.

The accompanying Intelligence Briefing combines a TCO analysis with a CO₂ emissions assessment across all major powertrains in France. It factors in the updated French electric truck subsidies.

The analysis covers the first ownership life for an articulated truck and a rigid vehicle used in long-haul and regional transport.

It also provides a detailed overview of national assumptions, using the latest country-specific data, along with practical examples of how to improve efficiency and reduce both TCO and CO₂ emissions.

What about in Italy, Poland and Spain?

We carried out the same TCO analysis and CO₂ emissions assessment for Italy, Poland and Spain. Given each country's specific context, which powertrain has the lowest TCO? and which one reduces CO₂ emissions the most?

Discover our TCO briefings