Because of its high price, the electric car is not suitable for all budgets. In order to further motivate individuals, the State offers them several aids. The main objective being the reduction of pollution caused by petrol and diesel vehicles. The point on these aids.
The tax credit for the installation of a charging station
Several state aids have been put in place to achieve attractive savings, including the tax credit.
The tax credit is accessible to all taxpayers, without any income limit. It applies when installing a charging station at home (main or secondary residence), provided that the following criteria are met:
- fixed installation carried out by an IRVE certified professional;
- compliance with IEC 62196-2;
- power delivered greater than 3.7 kW (the fitting of a reinforced socket is therefore excluded).
For information, the tax credit is capped at 300 euros (it covers up to 75% of the cost of purchasing and installing the charging station).
The ecological bonus
The bonus-penalty system is one of the first measures resulting from the Grenelle Environnement. It encourages and rewards, via a bonus, people who buy a new vehicle that emits a low quantity of CO2. For their part, individuals who opt for a polluting car are, for their part, penalized via a malus (in other words, this means that they pay taxes).
The purchase of a new electric car makes it possible to be eligible for the highest level of the ecological bonus. Enough to encourage all French people to acquire this car that respects the environment.
The ecological bonus is deducted directly from the dealership and does not exceed 27% of the cost of the car including tax. It is capped at 4,000 euros for companies and 6,000 euros for individuals.
Example: for a basic Nissan Leaf at 21,983 euros, the amount of aid is 5,935.41 euros.
The conversion bonus
The conversion bonus is a complementary government aid to the ecological bonus. It offers the possibility of exchanging a thermal and polluting petrol or diesel car for a cleaner vehicle (new or used).
The conversion premium can go up to 5,000 euros. It is also subject to conditions (some of which relate to the vehicle to be scrapped and others to the automobile to be purchased), in particular income.
Regarding the vehicle to be scrapped
It’s necessary :
- it is neither damaged nor pledged;
- it has a number plate of a normal French series;
- it has belonged to the beneficiary of the conversion bonus for more than 1 year;
- it is insured when it is scrapped;
- it was first registered before January 1, 1997 (for a petrol model) or before January 1, 2006 (for a diesel model);
- either a light commercial vehicle or a passenger vehicle.
Concerning the electric vehicle to be acquired
It’s necessary :
- it is not considered “damaged”;
- it is purchased and registered on French territory;
- it is sold for less than 60,000 euros;
- it is a light commercial vehicle or a private vehicle;
- the owner does not resell it before the 6 months following its acquisition and before having driven a distance of 6,000 km.
Thanks to the various aids from the Government, it is now possible to acquire an electric car without breaking the bank. The use of this vehicle also allows you to make good savings in the long term. But it all depends on the model and the condition of the roads taken.
