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What is an EPZ?
This is a "Low Emission Zone". The aim of such zones is to give priority to the least polluting vehicles, including electric vehicles, and so reduce emissions from road traffic. The aim is to protect people living in the most polluted areas, by ensuring better air quality. By 2023, more than 300 European cities will have adopted the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) initiative. In France, 11 cities, including Paris, have committed to developing EPZs. To drive in the FE, you need to obtain a Cit'Air sticker. The sticker must be visible on the windscreen of motorists whose vehicles pollute the least. The most polluting vehicles are subject to restricted traffic at certain times defined by the ZFE.
Since 10 July 2023, 40 local authorities with more than 150,000 inhabitants are obliged to introduce an EPZ within their conurbation.
For the purposes of this article, we will be looking at the EPZ in the Greater Paris area. Lyon.
#ZFE 🤝 Expanding the Low Emission Zone is essential to improving air quality.
- Greater Lyon (@grandlyon) April 14, 2023
The Metropolis is working hand in hand with the business community on this issue: https://t.co/ADc8I3Yb4a pic.twitter.com/FuHl0fWnMD
What is the Greater Lyon Metropolitan Area?
The metropolis of Lyon or Grand Lyon is a local authority with special status, located in the Rhône department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It was created in 2015 to exercise both departmental and metropolitan powers.
Today, the Metropole du Grand Lyonis home to around 1.4 million people in 59 municipalities.
Which municipalities in the Greater Paris metropolitan area are involved? Lyon ?
- Albigny-sur-Saône
- Bron
- Cailloux-sur-Fontaines
- Caluire-et-Cuire
- Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or
- Charbonnières-les-Bains, Charly
- Chassieu
- Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or
- Corbas
- Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or
- Craponne, Curis-au-Mont-d'Or
- Dardilly
- Décines-Charpieu
- Ecully
- Feyzin
- Fleurieu-sur-Saône
- Fontaines-Saint-Martin
- Fontaines-sur-Saône
- Francheville
- Genay
- Givors
- Grigny
- Irigny
- Jonage
- La Mulatière
- La Tour de Salvagny
- Limonest
- Lissieu
- Lyon and its 9 arrondissements
- Marcy-l'Etoile
- Meyzieu
- Mions
- Montanay
- Neuville-sur-Saône
- Oullins
- Pierre-Bénite
- Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or
- Quincieux, Rillieux-la-Pape
- Rochetaillée-sur-Saône
- Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or
- Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or
- Saint-Fons
- Saint-Genis-Laval
- Saint-Genis-les-Ollières
- Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or
- Saint-Priest
- Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or,
- Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
- Sathonay-Camp
- Sathonay-Village
- Solaize
- Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
- Vaulx-en-Velin
- Vénissieux
- Vernaison
- Villeurbanne
New traffic restrictions in Greater Lyon
New restrictions will come into force from 1ᵉʳ January 2024 and will have a major impact on businesses.
In 2024, cars displaying the Crit'Air 3, 4, 5 and unclassified stickers will be subject to traffic restrictions in certain areas of the Greater Lyon Metropolitan Area. Here's an overview:
Area of the EPZ :
The Low Emission Zone (ZFE) covers a number of municipalities, including Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Villeurbanne, Bron and Vénissieux, in the areas bordered by the Laurent Bonnevay ring road.
Extending the EPZ :
From 1 January 2024, the scope of the EPZ will be extended to include major arteries in the metropolitan area, in particular the M6 and M7 expressways, Boulevard Laurent Bonnevay and the Boulevard Périphérique Nord Lyon (BPNL).
Constraints :
Cars carrying goods bearing a Crit'Air 3, 4 or 5 sticker, or those not classified, will no longer be allowed to drive or even park in the Greater Lyon EPZ from 2024. Since 1 January 2022, this restriction has already applied to commercial and professional vehicles and heavy goods vehicles. The long-term aim of this initiative is to reduce air pollution and improve air quality for tourists, residents and workers alike. It is essential that the people of Lyon take all these conditions into account if they are to avoid being fined and improve air quality.
| 2024 | Véhicules utilitaires légers (VUL) | Poids lourds | Véhicules particuliers (VP) |
|---|---|---|---|
Green Crit'Air | Access, traffic and authorised parking | Access, traffic and authorised parking | Access, traffic and authorised parking |
Crit'Air 1 | Access, traffic and authorised parking | Access, traffic and authorised parking | Access, traffic and authorised parking |
Crit'Air 2 | Access, traffic and authorised parking | Access, traffic and authorised parking | Access, traffic and authorised parking |
Crit'Air 3 | Ban on access, movement and parking in the city, subject to a €68 fine | No access, movement or parking in the city, subject to a €135 fine | Ban on access, movement and parking in the metropolis subject to a €68 fine (From 1ᵉʳ September 2024) |
Crit'Air 4 | Ban on access, movement and parking in the city, subject to a €68 fine | No access, movement or parking in the city, subject to a €135 fine | Ban on access, movement and parking in the city, subject to a €68 fine |
Crit'Air 5 | Ban on access, movement and parking in the city, subject to a €68 fine | No access, movement or parking in the city, subject to a €135 fine | Ban on access, movement and parking in the city, subject to a €68 fine |
Uncategorized | Ban on access, movement and parking in the city, subject to a €68 fine | No access, movement or parking in the city, subject to a €135 fine | Ban on access, movement and parking in the city, subject to a €68 fine |
As you will have realised, in order to continue to move around freely in the Grand LyonIf you're looking for a more environmentally-friendly car, you need to think about renewing your fleet.
In order to help companies better anticipate future expenditure, the Greater Paris metropolitan area is Lyon has put in place a number of aids.
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Assistance from Greater Lyon for the purchase of an electric vehicle
One of the main areas of work for the Grand Lyon is to implement innovative solutions to improve the lives of its residents. In this context, it is developing ambitious environmental policies and offering grants for the purchase of vehicles powered by 100 % CNG-LNG, 100 % electric or 100 % hydrogen engines, which can be combined with those offered by the French government. This financial aid scheme is part of the Atmosphere Protection Plan (PPA) of Lyon and the Lyon Metropolitan Area Oxygen Plan.
The bonus scale for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Lyon for 2024 is as follows:
| 100% GNV – GNL | 100% Electrique | 100 % Hydrogène | |
|---|---|---|---|
Heavy goods vehicles (> 3.5 tonnes) | 10 000 € | 10 000 € | 13 000 € |
Light commercial vehicle | 5 000 € | 5 000 € | 8 000 € |
Electrically assisted scooter | - | 300 € | - |
Note that a aid of €1,000 is available for the purchase of heavy goods vehicles or light commercial vehicles. Provided that the purchaser is able to justify a minimum 2-year contract for the supply of green electricity or green gas. The aid granted may be as follows up to €12,500 depending on income and vehicle category.
The aid can be combined with the Conversion Grant
Greater Lyon's aid for the purchase of an electric vehicle is designed to speed up the replacement of the car fleet with clean vehicles. It complements the conversion bonus introduced by the French government.
READ ALSO - Conversion premium
The aid can be combined with the ecological bonus
The ecological bonus is a tax that rewards or not certain vehicles according to their CO2 emissions. However, in 2023, the ecological bonus has been reduced for companies:
- New passenger cars: 27 % of the purchase cost, including tax, up to a maximum of €3,000 for companies.
- New vans: 40 % of the purchase cost, including tax, up to a maximum of €4,000 for companies.
The bonus for the purchase of an electric vehicle is €5,000 for private individuals, for vehicles worth €47,000 or less.
READ ALSO → Ecological bonus 2023
Which companies are eligible for aid from Greater Lyon for the purchase of an electric vehicle?
The companies eligible for this aid are mainly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They must have a registered office in the territory of the Greater Lyon. They are available for the purchase of new or used vehicles, under long-term leasing or LOA (for a term of more than 36 months).
Good to know: the SME category is made up of companies, regardless of their legal form (commercial companies, partnerships, associations, craft businesses, etc.).
Which vehicles are eligible for assistance from Greater Lyon?
Vehicles eligible for assistance from the Grand Lyon are as follows:
- electric vehicles
- non-rechargeable hybrid vehicles
- Crit'Air 1 petrol cars (excluding plug-in hybrids)
- Light commercial vehicles
- heavy goods vehicles
- electrically assisted scooters
- electric cargo bikes
Good to know, the beneficiary undertakes not to sell the subsidised vehicle(s) for a minimum period of 3 (three) years, and to use it regularly within the Lyon Metropolitan Area. If this commitment is not respected, the beneficiary will be obliged to return the full amount of the grant. Within three years of the grant being awarded, the Metropolitan Council of Lyon reserves the right to check the beneficiary's compliance with these conditions, on the basis of documentary evidence and/or on site.
What are the commitments of the beneficiary of aid from Greater Lyon?
In exchange for the grant, private individuals undertake to keep the vehicle for at least 2 years, without having driven at least 6,000 km. For professionals, on the other hand, they are obliged to keep the vehicle for at least 3 years and to use it exclusively in the course of their business and within the geographical area of the Greater Lyon Metropolitan Area.
If these conditions are not met, they will be obliged to repay the aid.
How do I apply for assistance from Greater Lyon?
Stage 1: Checking eligibility
To qualify for the grant, you must live in one of the 59 communes of the Greater Lyon Metropolitan Area, or work within the Low Emission Zone. You also need to make sure that your vehicle falls into the category of eligible models. If you meet all the conditions, you can start putting together your application.
Stage 2: Preparing the application
Before taking any steps in relation to this subsidy, it is essential that they are taken before the purchase of the vehicle. here. You will need to upload each document in PDF format in the box provided.
The beneficiary must, before any acquisitionto apply for assistance from the Metropolitan Council of Lyon by submitting a complete application. The application must be submitted online via the Toodego platform.
It can be accessed via the following link → My Toodego counter
The application form for financial assistance for the purchase of clean vehicles must be 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.
- In the case of a long-term leasing contract of 36% or more month: a copy of the rental contract 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.
Stage 3: Approval by Lyon Metropolitan Council
Stage 4: Payment of 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.
Which commercial vehicle should I choose?
Peugeot e-Partner 50 kWh
Purchase price 0 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €584/month
- Autonomy ( WLTP): 200 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 11.7 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 31 min
Fiat E-Ducato 47 kWh
Purchase price 0 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €699/month
- Range (WLTP): 170 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 10 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 30 min
Peugeot e-Expert 50 kWh
Purchase price 0 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €0/month
- Range (WLTP): 230 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 13.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 26 min
Opel Zafira-e Life 200
Purchase price 0 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €0/month
- Range (WLTP): 230 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 12.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 26 min
That's it, you now know all the details of the aid from the Greater Paris metropolitan area. Lyon for the purchase of an electric vehicle. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
