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Legal obligations for employers
The law imposes measures to ensure that employees have better access to recharging stations. Employers are also required to comply with regulations on the installation of charging stations for employees.
The Mobility Orientation Act (LOM)
Since the Mobility Orientation Law (LOM) In 2019, major updates have been made to encourage the installation of charging points for electric vehicles in businesses. The law now imposes specific obligations on businesses, particularly those with car parks of a certain size:
- Climate and Resilience Act (2021) Electricity: this law strengthened the obligations for companies in terms of electric mobility. Since January 2023, any company with a car park with more than 20 spaces must provide charging facilities for electric vehicles. New car parks must also be equipped with at least 5% charging points.
- European Directive on Infrastructure for Alternative Fuels (AFID) Updated in 2023, this directive imposes stricter standards for recharging infrastructures, including minimum requirements for the power of charging points and their accessibility. Companies must now comply with these new standards for new installations and upgrades.
- Subsidies and grants: the French government continues to offer subsidies for the installation of charging points through programmes such as the Future. In 2024, the eligibility criteria have been extended to include more SMEs and VSEs, with grant amounts increased to encourage the transition.
Should employers install charging stations for their employees?
Any building renovated with a car park of more than 10 spaces must provide for the installation of charging stations, in accordance with the requirements of the updated LOM law. Employers must also ensure that existing infrastructure is updated to comply with new European directives. Companies must ensure that the charging points installed are accessible to the public outside working hours, which is encouraged by recent legislation to maximise the use of charging infrastructure.
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Pre-equipment to anticipate the installation of charging points
Pre-equipment is a measure imposed by law. It consists of installing the infrastructure necessary for the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles. This operation prepares the company car park to receive one or more recharging stations, in the short or longer term.
This approach includes setting up :
- technical ducts,
- electrical cables,
- meters,
- circuit breakers,
- the electrical sockets needed to install the recharging stations.
The aim is to facilitate the subsequent installation of recharging points for employees and visitors to the company with electric vehicles. In this way, it encourages the use of electric vehicles.
Companies can call on specialist service providers to install this infrastructure. For example, companies such as Beev offer turnkey solutions forinstallation of recharging stations and pre-equipment.
The pre-equipping of all new buildings for which planning permission has been sought since 1 January 2017 has also become a legal requirement with the decree of 13 July 2016.
Note that the law on energy transition for green growth in 2015 extended the pre-equipment obligation to certain existing buildings. This is in addition to the previous regulation, which made it compulsory for all new buildings to be pre-equipped.
| Type de parking | < 40 places | > 40 places |
|---|---|---|
Tertiary | 10 % parking spaces | 20 % parking spaces |
Industrial | 10 % parking spaces | 20 % parking spaces |
Public services | 10 % parking spaces | 20 % parking spaces |
Commercial complex/ cinema | 5 % parking spaces | 20 % parking spaces |
What are the benefits for you as a company?
Installing charging stations in companies not only meets legal requirements, but also offers economic and environmental benefits. Companies can benefit from tax deductions and an enhanced brand image by showing their commitment to the energy transition and sustainable mobility.
Financial benefits
Installing charging points is a major investment for businesses. According to EDF, installing a charging point of the type Wallbox is charged on average between €1,000 and €2,000. The cost of installing an ultra-fast recharging system rises sharply and can be as high as easily reach €10,000.
What is the Advenir programme?
To encourage this ecological transitionAs an SME, you can benefit from the Advenir programme. Launched in 2017 byADEMEThis bonus supports companies wishing to install recharging stations.
In partnership with local authorities and energy companies, this programme combines the following elements energy saving certificates (CEE) and public subsidies to support mobility. Coming soon offers a comprehensive package tailored to the needs of each project. The long-term aim is to support the energy transition by financing 120,000 charging points by 2025.
How much does the Advenir programme cost?
The amount of the subsidy is calculated for each project on the basis of an aid rate that varies according to the type of car park, with a ceiling ranging from 600 € à 960 000 € per recharging point :
- 50 %, with a ceiling per recharging point of €2,200 to €960,000 (excluding VAT) for a private car park for HGV fleets,
- 30 %, with a ceiling per recharging point of €1,000 to €2,700 excluding VAT for a private car park open to the public,
- 30 % up to a maximum of €1,000 (excluding VAT) per recharging point for a private car park open to the public (intermediate target),
- 20 % up to a maximum of €600 (excl. VAT) per recharging point for fleets and employees of short-term hire companies.
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The special regime governing the valuation of the benefit in kind (AEN)
The question ofvaluation of the benefit in kind (NEA) for the cost of recharging electric vehicles in the workplace is a matter of concern to both employers and employees. Prior to the introduction of this scheme, which is in force until 31 December 2024, an employer's contribution towards the cost of recharging an electric vehicle constituted a benefit in kind. It was subject to income tax for the employee. This raises the question of how this benefit in kind should be taxed.
Fortunately, to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and promote the energy transition, the French government has introduced a deduction of 50 % to be applied to the benefit in kind corresponding to the recharging costs borne by the employer. The limit is 1,800 per year. This measure reduces the tax impact for employees who use their electric vehicle to travel to work and who benefit from a recharging point paid for by their employer.
Please note, this reduction in NEA applies only to recharging carried out at the workplace and does not take into account the use of the charging point for personal or professional purposes outside working hours. This measure will limit abuses and ensure that only charging costs relating to the professional use of the electric vehicle are taken into account when calculating the benefit in kind.
In short, this scheme is an effective solution for encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles in companies by reducing the tax impact for employees while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. energy transition and the fight against climate change.
NOTES FROM 1ᵉʳ JANUARY 2025, FREE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES AT WORK WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES.
Transport cost savings
Installing charging points for electric vehicles can benefit your business by considerably reducing your transport costs. However, it's not necessarily the most obvious solution.
There are a number of drawbacks that can discourage small businesses:
- the high cost of purchasing charging points,
- the high cost of installing charging points,
- autonomy limited electric vehicle batteries for employees on long journeys.
On the other hand, installing charging stations for your business has its advantages. It allows your employees to use only a clean mode of transport, which is less expensive to buy fuel for and maintain than combustion-powered vehicles. Recharging an electric car costs 3 to 4 times less than the price of fuel.
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A better employee experience and an improved employer brand
Offering electric vehicle recharging facilities on your site has a number of advantages in terms of boosting energy efficiency.employee experience.
Saving time to optimise the employee's day
Employees no longer need to make a diversion to refuel on their way to or from work. Recharging their electric vehicle can be carried out while they are working, saving them time and optimising their day. For example, if an employee has to go to an external meeting, they won't have to stop to refuel before leaving. By offering this convenience, the company can increase employee satisfaction and strengthen their loyalty to the company.
A competitive advantage in attracting talent
What's more, offering electric vehicle charging is a competitive advantage for the company in terms of employer branding. Companies that offer tangible benefits to their employees are considered more attractive to potential candidates. So offering electric vehicle charging is an additional argument for attracting talent, particularly those who are sensitive to the subject of sustainable development.
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A win-win initiative for companies and their employees
Finally, this approach encourages employees to come to work in person, by offering a practical solution for recharging their electric vehicle during the day. In short, offering electric vehicle charging in the workplace has a number of benefits for the company. It enhances the company's brand image, improves employee satisfaction and reduces travel costs.
In short, for businesses, install charging stations for electric vehicles on their site can bring a number of benefits, such as :
- optimising working time,
- improving brand image,
- reducing costs.
So it's important to make companies aware of these advantages and encourage them to offer their employees the chance to charge their electric vehicles.
Also read → Electric cars: solutions to enhance your employer brand
More effective CSR
By implementing a sustainable development policy, the company is demonstrating its commitment to the environment. corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its desire to provide practical solutions. For example, it is playing an effective part in reducing its environmental footprint (by cutting CO2 emissions) by offering charging points at its employees' workplaces.
Also read → How can CSR help green a fleet?
Conclusion
Installing charging points for electric vehicles on company premises has a number of advantages for both companies and employees. Companies can :
- promote sustainable mobility,
- save on energy costs,
- attract and retain employees.
Employees can save time and money, enjoy peace of mind and save on fuel costs. By taking these steps, companies can contribute to a cleaner environment and promote sustainable development.
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