Christian Buchel

Christian Buchel is the president of the French Union of Electricity (UFE), a professional organization representing the electricity sector in France. He is newsworthy due to his role in advocating for policies related to the electrification of the country, particularly in the transportation sector. Recently, Buchel, representing the UFE, proposed expanding the social leasing program for electric vehicles on France Inter. His proposal includes increasing the number of vehicles covered to 70,000 (from 50,000) and implementing the program twice a year. The goal is to assist 700,000 low-income households in purchasing electric vehicles by the end of 2030. He also participated in a Grande Interview alongside Nicolas de Warren, president of Uniden, further highlighting his influence and involvement in discussions surrounding energy and industry in France.