Getting an electric car in Le Havre

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Electric cars in Le Havre

Le Havre is a major port in Normandy, a region in northern France with a population of 170,000. Le Havre is not part of a low-emission zone (ZFE) to date, but will soon have to comply with the rules of La Banque Postale. law on the orientation of mobility (LOM) which aims to redefine mobility for the general public. By 2025, vehicles Diesel from before 2011 and Petrol from before 2006, (Crit'Air sticker 3 & 4 & 5 & not classified) will no longer be allowed to drive from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in towns with more than 150,000 inhabitants. In Normandy, the Rouen Normandy metropolitan area has established "low-emission zones" (ZFE) from 2021.

Le Havre got a head start a few years ago, being one of the first towns in France to take an interest in electric cars. In 2010, it installed 12 public charging points, enabling 90 users to recharge their cars. Le Havre was awarded a Trophée des Territoires Electromobiles in 2010.

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Ecological bonus

The ecological bonus is changing! With changes scheduled for 1 January 2023, the ecological bonus will fall 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 government aid for all French people to buy a new, less-polluting diesel, petrol, electric or rechargeable hybrid vehicle, whether second-hand or new.

Assistance for buying an electric car in Le Havre as a business customer

Ecological bonus

The ecological bonus is changing! With changes scheduled for 1 January 2023, the ecological bonus will fall 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.

Buying an electric car in Le Havre

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 a 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 could 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. 

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