[en] Based on information gathered in Germany, United-Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, Norway, United States (notably California), India and China, this study aimed at a better knowledge of the strategic framework regarding electric vehicles, of engine types and of fleet electrification rate, and of incentives in favour of different types of clean vehicles. It also aimed at a better knowledge of policies implemented to develop charging point infrastructures or charging stations, and of measures aimed at supporting employees and enterprises who are not manufacturing thermal vehicles. While outlining an actual strong increase of electric vehicle sales, notably in some countries like China, a first part notices that, despite strong political commitments, the development and sales level are rather low. A second part analyses and compares public incentives and instruments, and outlines their importance to increase sales (a suppression of support measures may result in collapse in sales as noticed in some countries). The third part addresses the deployment of charging points, its financing, and its difficulties. Then, the authors discuss how to anticipate a large scale development of production while taking some characteristics of the automotive sector into account, and by defining a true industrial policy. They also highlight some uncertainties regarding job creation