An active role in the ecological transition
According to the Annual Transport Report 2020the transport sector is responsible for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in France. Despite the health crisis in 2020, and traffic restrictions, the transport sector remains the main contributor to GHG emissions in France. This first, and by no means least, observation underscores the importance of the ecological transition.
Take, for example, a company specializing in delivery services, which has a role to play in reducing CO2 emissions. Specifically, it will have every interest in the electrification of its fleet of vehicles for example, as this would significantly reduce the sector's contribution to GHG emissions. In this way, you can offer your employees responsible means of transport, and at the same time provide an equally responsible service to your customers. As a result, you'll also be in line with the government's expectations, which have been in place since 2020. The law stipulates that professionals must have 10% low CO2 emission vehicles in their vehicle fleetregardless of their sector of activity.
It's also worth bearing in mind that an electric vehicle emits less CO2 than a combustion-powered vehicle. According to a study conducted by ADEME in 2017taking into account its manufacture, use and end-of-life, an electric vehicle produces 2 to 3 fewer greenhouse gases. That's why, by using an electric vehicle rather than a combustion-powered one, you're making a conscious and voluntary contribution to the energy transition. We can therefore conclude that electric vehicles have a lesser impact on the environment, but not only that...
All-round practicality
In addition to helping us make the ecological transition, electric vehicles offer other incomparable advantages. Between driving comfort and the savings we can make thanks to electric carselectric cars have not finished surprising us!
Driving comfort
What makes electric cars is their noise, or rather their lack of noise. Without being completely silent electric cars are renowned for their quiet driving. For example, the pedestrian warning system for electric vehicles emits a minimum sound level of 56 decibels. This intensity, comparable to that of a washing machine, won't prevent you from relaxing. In fact, following a by Dr. Duncan Williams of the University of Yorkit has been proven that driving an electric vehicle helps to reduce stress. The study, carried out on London cab drivers, found that they concentrated more easily and felt less stressed when driving an electric car.
This comfort is made possible by the fact that there's no clutch pedal or manual gearbox, so there's no jerking when changing gears, or even stalling! What's more, you'll enjoy lively acceleration thanks to the electric motor. In fact, it's capable of delivering its full power instantaneously. Taking the example of Teslathe 0 to 100 km/h time for the Model 3. Let's take the case of Kia with its Niro EV model model, which achieves a respectable 7.8 seconds!
In addition to a smoother ride, driving an electric car means benefiting from cutting-edge technology. Despite fears linked to theautonomy of electric carstoday, a great deal of progress has been made. In fact, on average, with a fully charged 50 kWh battery, an electric car can cover 300 km. This means you can make all your daily journeys. For longer journeys, with a properly planned itinerary, thanks in particular to applications such as Chargemap to see where available charging points are, there's obviously no need to worry about recharging your vehicle. You'll also be able to enjoy a high-capacity battery. With a few simple gestures, you'll be able to extend the range of your electric car (eco-driving, vehicle charging...).
Don't hesitate to consult our article on how to save the battery of an electric car!
Last but not least, electric vehicles are equipped with high-performance assistance systems. From autonomous driving Autopilot from Tesla, or Hyundai Smartsense, which anticipates hazards and blind spots... electric cars offer a multitude of driving aids.
Economy of use
The main advantage of electric vehicles is the cost of recharging. In fact, an electric car doesn't need to queue up at a petrol station to be able to drive off again. All you have to do is plug it into a charging station and wait while it charges.
In 2023, recharging an electric vehicle will cost considerably less than filling up a combustion vehicle. We are facing a soaring prices, due to external factors such as the war in Ukraine. That's why having the option of recharging your vehicle at a charging station is a major advantage. What's more, today you can recharge your electric vehicle at home, at work, while you're out shopping, and so on. Say goodbye to the stress of finding a charging station before you run out of power! You can also benefit from installation grants for charging stationsWe'll come back to this point later.
What's more, the cost of maintenance for an electric car is lower than for a combustion-powered vehicle. Take the case of brakes and brake pads, for example: they last longer than a combustion-powered car. Why is this? An electric car's braking system recovers kinetic energy from the car's movement, to create electricity and increase range. This is known as regenerative braking.
Financial opportunities not to be missed!
In this section, you'll see all the subsidies you can claim for the purchase of an electric vehicle. For the sake of clarity, the subsidies for electric vehicles and charging stations will be separated into those for private individuals and those for professionals. That way, you'll be able to refer more easily to the part that interests you!
Support for electric cars
he total purchase price of an electric car must not exceed €47,000 inc. VAT, including options, after potential commercial discounts and before deduction of public subsidies.
Final assembly must take place in a European Union country where less than 110g of CO2 are emitted to produce 1 kWh of electricity.
4,000 instead of €5,000 for wealthier individuals
The French government has confirmed a reduction in the amount of the ecological bonus for part of the French population, in particular households in the five highest income deciles. This reduction translates into a decrease in the aid allocated to the purchase of new electric cars, from €5,000 to €4,000 for these taxpayers.
For less well-off households, on the other hand, the amount of assistance remains unchanged, with a bonus maintained at €7,000. It should be noted that the limit of reference tax income per unit, used as a criterion of distinction, has been changed from €14,089 to €15,400.
For companies and local authorities
The decree completely abolishes the ecological bonus for the acquisition of new private cars by legal entities, which represents an unpleasant surprise for companies. In addition, all bonuses for electric vans are reduced by €1,000, for both private individuals and corporate bodies.
These new rules will come into force the day after publication of the decree, i.e. February 14. However, for orders placed before this date, the more favorable rules in force until February 13 will apply if the vehicle is delivered before May 15, 2024.
Comparative table of the 2023 vs. 2024 ecological bonus
| Ceiling 2023 | Ceiling 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| New electric or hydrogen car (1) - RFR> €15,400(5) | 5 000 € | 4 000 € |
| New electric or hydrogen car (1) - RFR≤ €15,400(5) | 7 000 € | 7 000 € |
| New electric or hydrogen car (1) - legal entity | 3 000 € | - |
| Used electric or hydrogen cars | 1 000 € | - |
| New electric or hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicle (2) -RFR > €15,400(5) | 6 000 € | 5 000 € |
| New electric or hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicle (2) -RFR ≤ €15,400(5) | 8 000 € | 8 000 € |
| New electric or hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicle (2) - legal entity | 4 000 € | 3 000 € |
| Used electric or hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles | 1 000 € | - |
| New 2- or 3-wheel vehicle or electric quadricycle (3) ≤ 3 kW | 100€ | 100€ |
| New 2- or 3-wheel vehicle or electric quadricycle (4) ≥ 3 kW | 900€ | 900€ |
Support for charging stations
Electric vehicles mean charging station. Don't panic, Beev is here to help!
For private customers:
- tax credit tax credit: this loan enables you to finance part of the installation of your charging station. The credit is available for expenses incurred between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023. It is capped at 75% of the expenses incurred, with a maximum amount of 300 euros per charging system.
- regional grants: depending on your area of residence, you may be eligible for a grant of up to €2,5000 in Normandy, for example, for the installation of a charging station. Please note that these subsidies can also be combined with other available national grants.
For professionals:
- the ADVENIR program: this financing solution helps professionals install charging stations. With a budget of 320 million euros, this aid scheme has been extended until 2025, providing you with a bonus according to your situation. To find out more about the changes expected in 2023, please consult our article on the Advenir bonus.
The scale applicable from August 1, 2022 is attached:
| Type of beneficiary | Total aid rate | Ceiling excl. VAT per recharging point |
|---|---|---|
|
Private parking for fleets and employees |
20 % |
600 € |
|
Private parking for truck fleets
|
50 % |
From €2,700 to €960,000 |
|
Private parking lot open to the public |
30 % |
From €1,000 to €9,000 |
|
Private parking lot open to the public (intermediate target) |
30 % |
From €1,000 to €1,300 |
|
Modernization of public charging points |
50 % |
From €1,000 to €4,500 |
Good to know: for private parking lots for heavy goods vehicle fleets, the Advenir aid ceiling indicated above applies to the deployment ofcharging infrastructure above 500 kVA. For infrastructure deployments of less than 500 kVA, the amount of the bonus varies between €2,200 and €15,000, depending on the charging power chosen. For more information, please contact our Beev experts or visit the Advenir website.
For automotive service professionals
- the ADVENIR program: in 2022, the Advenir bonus was introduced for automotive service professionals. Here are the rates:
| Type of beneficiary | Total aid rate | Ceiling excl. VAT per recharging point |
|---|---|---|
|
Fleets and employees |
25 % |
750 € |
|
Private parking lot open to the public
|
50 % |
From €1,700 to €15,000 |
Other benefits
Rental, a service offered by Beev. To help you in your ecological transition, Beev has set up rental solutions for your electric cars and your charging stations :
- electric cars: you can choose between medium-term rental for professionals (LMD), long-term long-term leasing (LLD) or rental with purchase option (LOA). These leasing offers offer a significant financial advantage, allowing you to enjoy electric vehicles while adapting to your budget, with the option of purchasing the vehicle with the LOA.
- charging stations: rental of charging stations is also available for professionals.
Finally, you also benefit from other advantages that are difficult to evaluate in monetary terms. For example, the benefits in kind enjoyed by your employees, such as the added value of driving to customer sites in an electric car. What's more, when you drive an electric vehicle, you don't have to comply with any traffic restrictions, and you can even take advantage of preferential parking rates.
Key figures
Here are the key figures for the switch to electric vehicles:
- 80% of lithium battery components can be recycled,
- Driving an electric car costs €2 to €3/100 km, while driving a combustion engine costs €6 to €8/100 km,
- Switching to an electric car means you can benefit from government grants of up to €1,100,
- more than 29,000 public charging points are available,
- In 90% of cases, charging is carried out either at home or at work.
Source: Ministry of Ecological Transition
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