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Electric cars in Lyon
How to buy your electric car in Lyon? What are the aids to which you are entitled? How do you charge? We've summed it all up in this article so that you can get a clearer picture.
Like all major French cities, Lyon is keen to develop the use of electric cars. Electric cars emit no CO2 or carbon dioxide. pollution sound, is often valued by metropolises.
In addition, the Lyon metropolitan area has set up a Low Emission Zone (ZFE) to restrict the circulation of the most polluting vehicles and the most polluting cars.
encourage the use of low CO2 emission cars such as electric cars.
In France, since 8 October 2018, 15 cities, including Paris, have committed to developing EPZs by 2020. Driving in an EPZ is therefore subject to obtaining a Crit'Air sticker. The sticker must be visible on the windscreen of motorists whose vehicles pollute the least. The most polluting vehicles are subject to traffic restrictions at certain times defined by the ZFEs.
23 local authorities have already signed up to the scheme, including Aix-Marseille-Provence, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole, Greater Lyon, Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, Nice Côte d'Azur and Paris.
Since 2020, Lyon has wanted to develop a low-emission zone and tighten the legislation surrounding it. Several European cities have already introduced this system, including Barcelona, which has banned all polluting vehicles to combat pollution.
The most popular electric cars in Lyon
Kia e-Soul 64 kWh
Purchase price 47 540 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €685/month
- Range (WLTP): 452 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 44 min
Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh
Purchase price 40 250 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €390/month
- Range (WLTP): 484 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 44 min
Kia Niro EV 65 kWh
Purchase price 45 690 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from € 549 / month
- Range (WLTP): 463 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.8 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 41 min
Nissan Leaf e+
Purchase price 43 050 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €452/month
- Range (WLTP): 385 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 59 min
Discover several models of electric vehicles that can be delivered quickly!
Grants for buying an electric car in Lyon as a private individual
You can benefit from a wide range of grants if you buy an electric car in Lyon as a private individual.
Ecological bonus
The ecological bonus has changed! With changes scheduled for 1 January 2023, the ecological bonus has been reduced from €6,000 to €5,000. This bonus is deducted directly from the price of the vehicle by the leasing company or dealer.
Conversion premium
You can also take advantage of the conversion allowance of up to €5,000, depending on your household income. The conversion allowance is a government subsidy which, depending on your household income, enables you to scrap your old car and buy a less polluting model, in return for financial assistance.
Grants for buying an electric car in Lyon as a business customer
Any company (not individuals) in the category of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a registered office, establishment or branch in the Greater Lyon area.
The company must :
- Employ fewer than 250 people
- Annual sales must not exceed €50 million
- Its balance sheet must not exceed €43 million
Regional aid
In addition to the ecological bonus and the conversion premium, you can also benefit from aid from the Greater Lyon metropolitan area for professionals. This aid amounts to €6,000 for electric cars and vans.
Ecological bonus
The ecological bonus has changed! Since 1 January 2023, the ecological bonus has been reduced from €4,000 to €3,000. This bonus is deducted directly from the price of the vehicle by the leasing company or dealer.
Conversion premium
The aim of the département's support for the purchase of an electric vehicle is to speed up the replacement of the Paris region's car fleet with clean vehicles. It complements the conversion bonus introduced by the government.
How do I apply for assistance from Greater Lyon?
If you meet all the conditions, you can start preparing your application. You can apply online here. You will need to upload each document in PDF format in the box provided.
Prior to any acquisition, the beneficiary must first apply for aid from the Lyon Metropolitan Area by submitting a complete aid application file.
- The application form includes : The application form for financial assistance for the purchase of clean vehicles, duly completed and accompanied by various supporting documents
- Company details: extrait K Bis
- Bank details (RIB)
- Copy(ies) of the car dealer's quotation for each vehicle.
- The quotation must be dated after the date on which this scheme comes into force.
- For long-term leases of 36 months or more: a copy of the lease offer. The date of the offer must be after the date on which this scheme comes into force.
- Where applicable, the contract, for a minimum of two years, either for the supply of "green" gas (benefiting from guarantees of origin) or for the supply of "green" electricity.
Once the application has been examined and approved by the Lyon Metropolitan Council's Standing Committee, the applicant will receive an agreement by post notifying the Lyon Metropolitan Council's commitment to pay the corresponding aid.
The total amount of aid will be paid to the beneficiary on presentation of copies of the following supporting documents:
- A receipted invoice or rental contract signed by both parties.
- Registration certificates for each subsidised clean vehicle.
- Photos of each clean vehicle subsidised under this scheme.
Who is eligible for regional aid?
Any company (not individuals) in the category of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a registered office, establishment or branch in the Greater Lyon area.
The company must :
- Employ fewer than 250 people
- Annual sales must not exceed €50 million
- Its balance sheet must not exceed €43 million
Buying an electric car in Lyon
To buy a new electric car, you need to make sure that you meet the conditions for obtaining a loan, long-term hire (LLD) or lease with option to buy (LOA).
- You are over 18
- You are not registered with the Banque de France
- Your debt ratio does not exceed the regulatory 33%
- You have completed your trial period
Documents required for a company
For entrepreneurs and the self-employed
- Bank details
- Copy of National Identity Card
- Last tax assessment
- 2035 or 2042 return (self-employed professionals)
- Simplified balance sheet (own-account companies)
- Trade register
For companies/legal entities
- Bank details
- Latest published accounts
- Kbis extract or trade register (companies)
- Articles of association
- Copy of the manager's national identity card
Documents required for private individuals
The documents you need to apply for credit or a LOA/LLD for your electric car :
- A copy of your last three payslips. If you are retired or self-employed, you will be asked for your last one or two tax notices.
- A copy of your identity document, either a National Identity Card or a valid passport.
- Proof of address less than 3 months old. This can be a gas, electricity or telephone bill (even a mobile phone bill), a rent receipt or a property deed.
A bank details form (RIB). - A signed and completed cheque for the first instalment of your rental schedule. Payment of the first instalment will only be made on receipt of the vehicle.
Find out more : Should you buy your electric car on a long-term or leased basis?
How do you calculate your debt ratio?
The debt ratio must not exceed 33% of net household income. In other words, a banker or banking institution will only accept your application if you can prove that your fixed costs do not exceed 33% of your net income.
Parking your electric car in Lyon
In Lyon, the city council has introduced preferential rates for residents who own an electric or hybrid car for €20/year, compared with €40/year for a combustion vehicle. The map of car parks in Lyon can be found at here.
What documents are required?
To benefit from the Lyon City Hall card, you must send :
- Vehicle registration document
- Council tax (rental lease or notarised deed of ownership if you have been resident for less than a year)
- Proof of address less than 3 months old (electricity, gas, landline telephone, internet or water bill)
- If you are renewing, the number of your previous parking sticker.
- If your vehicle is rented in private leasing or professional leasing (LLD or LOA), the leasing contract
- If your vehicle is a company car, a certificate from your employer stating your name and certifying that the vehicle is being used by the employee on a personal basis.
How do I apply?
You can apply online here. Simply create an account and follow the steps to apply for a virtual residential card.
You can apply online here. Simply create an account and follow the steps to apply for a virtual residential card.
Charging your electric car in Lyon
In the Lyon metropolitan area, you can use the BlueLy charging network if your electric vehicle is compatible. The charging cable must be long enough to allow you to charge your vehicle while complying with parking regulations.
What's more, your vehicle must be compatible with the Bluely network's charging points and you must have an adapter if your vehicle is fitted with a T2 socket.
In 2013, the Bluely service, an initiative of the Lyon metropolitan authority, was introduced. The city commissioned electric cars from the Bolloré Group to create a car-sharing service in the city. Initially launched in Lyon and Villeurbanne, the service was extended between November 2014 and April 2015 to neighbouring municipalities: Bron, Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or, Caluire-et-Cuire, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, Écully, Oullins, Vénissieux, Vaulx-en-Velin and Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon.
Although the service had 11,800 subscribers since its launch, it will end on 31 August 2020 due to the lack of profitability caused by the health crisis.
From now on, motorists can recharge their electric vehicles 24/7 using the IZIVIA Grand Lyon network.
Which sockets are accepted at IZIVIA Grand Lyon?
The charging stations in the IZIVIA Grand Lyon network are compatible with all electric vehicles on the market. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can also be connected to certain charging points in the IZIVIA Grand Lyon network.
T2 sockets, CHAdeMO, CCS Combo and domestic services are available on the IZIVIA Grand Lyon network.
For further information: recharging your electric vehicle - types of plugs and recharging methods
How do I get my IZIVIA Grand Lyon recharge card?
To charge your electric vehicle freely throughout the zone, you need your IZIVIA Grand Lyon Pass. To obtain it, you will need to register by creating an account and let the platform guide you.
How much does an IZIVIA Grand Lyon refill cost?
On the IZIVIA Grand Lyon network, fares vary according to :
- Beneficiary profile
- The power of the terminal used
- The time slot
| Puissance de la station | Horaire | Tarif Standard | Tarif Fréquence | Tarif Visiteurs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stations up to 7 kW | Between 8am and 8pm Between 8pm and 8am Additional night-time charge between 8pm and 8am (from 20 kWh consumed at night) | 2,50 €/h 4€ 0.20 €/kWh | 1,50 €/h 3€ 0.20 €/kWh | 3,50 €/h 5€ 0.20 €/kWh |
Stations up to 24 kW | Between 8am and 8pm Between 8pm and 8am Additional night-time charge between 8pm and 8am (from 20 kWh consumed at night) | 4€/h 4€ 0.20 €/kWh | 3€/h 3€ 0.20 €/kWh | 5€/h 5€ 0.20 €/kWh |
Stations up to 150 kW | Fast charge (cost per kWh) Fast charge surcharge (from 45 minutes) | 0.40/kWh 0.20/min | 0.30/kWh 0.20/min | 0.50/kWh 0.20/min |
Good to know: the prices shown include VAT. What's more, charging is billed by the minute, based on the time you are connected to the charging point. So remember to disconnect your vehicle from the charging point when it has been sufficiently recharged.
Parking spaces for recharging your vehicle are free of charge and there is no time limit. Parking without a recharging session may be penalised by the local authorities.
Now you know all the options for recharging electric cars in Lyon. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Charging your electric car in Lyon without a subscription
If you don't want to take out a subscription while you're in Lyon, there are several options. Depending on the make of your vehicle, you can visit a car dealership that has charging points available for its customers.
However, if you are buying an electric vehicle, it is advisable toinstalling charging points at homesingle-family homes or co-ownership. In fact, 90 % of electric car recharging takes place at home, so you'll need to install a "Wallbox" or wall-mounted recharging point that allows you to charge at your leisure.
You can benefit from a wide range of grants for the installation of electric car charging points.
- The ADVENIR programme, which offers a reduction of up to €960 for an individual recharging solution
- The CITE (Tax Credit for Ecological Transition), which reimburses up to 30 % of the cost of installing the charging point.
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