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What is the environmental bonus?
The eco-bonus is financial support designed to encourage the purchase of new or used vehicles with an eco-boost. carbon footprint reduction. Whether or not it is granted depends on a number of criteria, including the vehicle's ecological score and the applicant's tax income.
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The main changes to the ecological bonus in 2024
The year 2024 promises to be decisive in France's ongoing efforts to promote more environmentally-friendly mobility choices. Among the key measures being introduced are the new changes to the ecological bonus.
Let's find out about the main changes that will mark the landscape of the Ecological Bonus in 2024 and their importance in the fight against climate change.
Minimum environmental score: what are the new criteria?
The eco-bonus was previously granted to private cars weighing less than 2.4 tonnes, passenger vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tonnes and electric lorries weighing less than 3.5 tonnes.
From 10 October 2023, the mass criterion is eliminated in favour of a more exhaustive environmental assessment. According to the Ministry of the Economy, this new approach examines the entire environmental impact of a vehicle, from its manufacturing phase to its use on the road.
The criteria to be met are numerous and defined by theOrder of 19 September 2023. Legislation now includes the carbon footprint of metals and the battery of the vehicleThese include the energy required for the various stages of processing, the energy consumption associated with transport to the assembly site, and so on.
A new electric vehicle will have to achieve a minimum environmental score, based on a number of factors:
- Materials used Assessment of the impact of steel, aluminium and other metals in manufacturing.
- CO2 emissions : Emissions linked to the energy used for transformation, vehicle assembly and battery production are taken into account.
- Routing the vehicle Analysis of the means of transport used to deliver the vehicle in France.
- Additional factors Inclusion of recycled and bio-based materials, as well as battery reparability.
| Type de véhicule | Valeur de référence basse (kg-eq CO2) | Valeur de référence haute (kg-eq CO2) | Score environnemental |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vehicles with 5 or more seats
|
12 000
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21 000
|
0 (not eligible) if ECversion >= 21 000, 80 if ECversion <= 12 000, 80 x ((21 000 - ECversion) / (21 000 - 12 000)) if 12 000 <= ECversion < 21 000
|
|
Other vehicles
|
6000
|
17 000
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0 (not eligible) if ECversion >= 17 000, 80 if ECversion <= 6 000, 80 x ((17 000 - ECversion) / (17 000 - 6 000)) if 6 000 <= ECversion < 17 000
|
where :
- ECversion is the carbon footprint of the version in question, over the stages of a vehicle's life cycle prior to registration.
What are the amounts of the ecological bonus in 2024?
When buying an electric car, son total purchase price must not exceed €47,000 inclusive of taxincluding options, after potential commercial discounts and before deduction of public subsidies.
Final assembly must be made 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 the wealthiest individuals
The French government has confirmed a reduction in the amount of the ecological bonus for a proportion of the French population, in particular households in the five highest income deciles. This reduction means a reduction 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, however, the amount of assistance remains unchanged, with the 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 have been reduced by €1,000, for both private individuals and legal entities.
These new rules will come into force the day after the decree is published, i.e. on 14 February. However, for orders placed before this date, the more favourable rules in force until 13 February will be applied if the vehicle is delivered before 15 May 2024.
What kind of environmental bonus for used electric cars in 2024?
The government has decided to abolish the ecological bonus for private cars and used vans. This measure marks a significant change in the financial incentives linked to the purchase of environmentally-friendly vehicles on the second-hand market.
At the same time, an increase of €1,000 in the amount of aid for leasing electric cars to private individuals on the second-hand market has been announced. This measure is designed to further encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and support the transition to more sustainable mobility.
What kind of bonus for commercial vehicles in 2024?
Electric light commercial vehicles are subject to the same reductions as private cars. Although their bonus remains capped at 40 % of the purchase price, the maximum amount of aid is reduced by €1,000 for private individuals in income brackets 6 to 10, and for professionals, to €5,000 and €3,000 respectively.
However, individuals on lower incomes will continue to benefit from the increased bonus of €8,000.
Licence-free cars: an environmental bonus to encourage purchases
There are no noteworthy changes for motorised quadricycles or electric two- and three-wheel vehicles.
Vehicles with a power output of less than 2 or 3 kW (depending on the date of approval) are eligible for a grant equivalent to 20 % of their price, up to €100. Those with a power rating of more than 2 or 3 kW (depending on the date of approval) are eligible for a bonus of €250 per kWh, up to a limit of 27 % of their price, up to a maximum of €900. In the French Overseas Departments and Regions (DROM), An additional bonus of €1,000 is always added to any eco-bonus.
Comparative table for the 2023 vs 2024 ecological bonus
| Ceiling 2023 | Ceiling 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| New electric or hydrogen car - RFR> €15,400 | 5 000 € | 4 000 € |
| New electric or hydrogen car - RFR≤ €15,400 | 7 000 € | 7 000 € |
| New electric or hydrogen car - legal entity | 3 000 € | - |
| Used electric or hydrogen cars | 1 000 € | - |
| New electric or hydrogen light commercial vehicle -RFR > €15,400 | 6 000 € | 5 000 € |
| New electric or hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicle -RFR ≤ €15,400 | 8 000 € | 8 000 € |
| New electric or hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicle - 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 kW | 100€ | 100€ |
| New 2 or 3-wheel vehicle or electric quadricycle ≥ 3 kW | 900€ | 900€ |
Ecological bonus: aid for transformation
Electrical retrofitting is a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. By encouraging this operation, the French government is contributing to the energy transition and environmental protection.
Electrical retrofitting" must be carried out by an approved professional in accordance with the requirements set out in theOrder of 13 March 2020 concerning the conditions for converting vehicles with internal combustion engines to electric power.
The beneficiary must have owned the subsidised vehicle for at least one year before submitting the application. The vehicle must be registered in France before and after the conversion operation.
Who is eligible for this aid?
- Individuals whose main residence is in the Paris Region.
- Companies headquartered in the Paris Region with no more than 50 employees.
- Local authorities in the Paris region with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants.
How do I qualify for the environmental bonus in 2024?
The procedure for claiming the eco-bonus remains unchanged. The dealer deducts the bonus directly when the new vehicle is purchased. In this situation, the dealer advances the amount of the bonus by deducting it from the vehicle's sale price (including VAT) and is reimbursed at a later date.
You can also submit your application for the eco-bonus to theServices and Payment Agency (ASP) after the purchase of your vehicle. This request must be made no later than six months after the date of the invoice for the vehicle or the date of the first lease payment under a long-term lease (LLD) or a lease with purchase option (LOA).
Which new vehicles will be eligible for the environmental bonus in 2024?
The ecological bonus is reserved exclusively for 100 % electric and hydrogen vehicles. These vehicles must be registered in France and purchased or leased under a contract lasting at least two years.
What's more, they may not be sold or leased for at least 6,000 km in the year following purchase.
What's on : List of vehicles eligible for the bonus at 15 December
Conclusion
The changes announced for the ecological bonus in France in 2024 mark a major step forward in the promotion of environmentally-friendly vehicles. With the emphasis on carbon footprint, the country is reforming the criteria for awarding the bonus, reserving it for electric and hydrogen vehicles.
These adjustments, part of Emmanuel Macron's "Green Industry" plan, aim to encourage more sustainable mobility choices, while maintaining attractive financial incentives. The broader approach now assesses the overall environmental impact of vehicles, reflecting France's commitment to a green transition in the automotive sector.
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