Electric cars: fun and responsible
The first advantage is the driving comfort and dynamism of an electric vehicle, unmatched by its internal combustion counterparts.
Indeed, the electric car will be perfectly suited to your daily business trips. What's more, the driving comfort of an electric car can help reduce driving anxiety and the risk of road accidents.
The choice of an electrified vehicle also considerably reduces noise pollution, thanks to the silent electric motor, which is particularly pleasant in a noisy urban environment. What's more, the electric car's lack of transmission, linked to gear changes, also means less jolting during journeys.
What's more, if you're sensitive to environmental concerns and want to take personal action to reduce your carbon footprint, acquiring a 100% electric car is a necessary step. What's more, choosing a 100% electric vehicle as a company also enables you to enhance your image as a responsible company that wants to take an active role in reduce its impact on the environment.
Similarly, if you're a craftsman or self-employed professional, taking your business trips in an electric vehicle demonstrates your environmental awareness and gives your customers a positive image, and even a greater sense of trust. This is because customers and consumers are attaching increasing importance to the values conveyed by companies. As a professional, you need to take this into account, as it shows how important it is to take care of the image and values conveyed by your company.
The economic advantage of electric cars
Savings through use
It's true that the purchase price of an electric car is relatively high, and can represent a considerable investment for professionals. On the other hand, it should be noted that the costs associated with the purchase of an electric vehicle are in fact rapidly amortized over the medium and long term, thanks to the savings in usage that the electric car allows.
In fact, switching to electric power saves you money on fuel, the cost of recharging the cost of recharging is significantly lower than that of petrol.
For example, according to the comparison of the running costs of the Peugeot 208 and the Peugeot e-208we can see that the 100% electric version remains the most affordable, with savings of savings of €708 per year for the total cost of ownership of the Peugeot e-208.
See also : How to get a cheaper electric car in 2023
In addition, don't hesitate to consult our electric car offers for professional leasing to take advantage of the best rates currently available for your vehicle.
TCO comparison table
| Peugeot 208 petrol | Peugeot e-208 | |
|---|---|---|
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Initial contribution |
3 900 € |
3,900 (after deduction of ecological bonus) |
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Monthly rent |
282 €/month (including maintenance contract: 26 €) |
283/month (including maintenance contract: €17.50) |
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Car registration |
245 € |
14 € |
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Energy consumption |
77/month |
22/month |
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Total cost of monthly use |
365 €/month |
306 €/month |
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Total cost of annual use |
4,380 €/month |
3,672/month |
Simplified maintenance
Let's move on to the subject ofmaintenance. In fact, electric cars require much less maintenance than combustion-powered models. In particular, it's less complex, as electric cars don't require oil changes, for example.
What's more, the absence of a number of wear parts and consumables such as spark plugs, engine oil and air filters means that the electric vehicle, once again, needs less maintenance, and therefore costs less. While a combustion-powered vehicle has between 600 and 1,000 parts, an electric car has just 150.
Low maintenance requirements mean that electrified models are more robust than their internal combustion counterparts, which require regular servicing to keep them running smoothly. Electric cars therefore have a major advantage when it comes to maintenance.
See also : How to maintain your electric car
Lease an electric car
Would you like to lease an electric car? Beev offers you 100% electric cars at negotiated prices, as well as recharging solutions.
A legal and fiscal environment favorable to electric cars
The electric car also has significant advantages in terms of taxation, thanks to particularly favorable conditions in terms of the legislation currently in force concerning electric cars.
A legal framework for electric vehicles
Legislation is increasingly moving in the direction of electric mobility, as shown by the European Parliament's decision to ban internal combustion vehicles.ban on combustion-powered vehicles from 2035..
In addition, with the development of Low Emission Zones (ZFE)(Low Emission Zones), certain traffic zones within major French cities are becoming increasingly restricted, or even forbidden, to combustion-powered cars.
So, if you're self-employed and work in the city, or if you're a company headquartered in an urban area, switching to electric for your company vehicle may be a necessary step for your journeys around town.
See also : Low-emission zones (ZFE): what impact for private and business customers?
Similarly, as part of the LOM Law (Mobility Orientation Law) dated December 24, 2019, new quotas have been introduced to ensure the gradual greening of the French car fleet. More specifically, these quotas concern the proportion of low-emission vehicles in corporate fleets of more than 100 vehicles.
Here are the deadlines for this new regulation:
- By January 1, 2024, 20% of fleet cars renewed annually must be electric.
- By January 1, 2027, 30% of fleet cars renewed each year must be electric.
- By January 1, 2030, 50% of fleet cars renewed each year must be electric.
See also : Electric vehicle fleet: the complete guide
Tax advantages and available grants
From the point of view of taxationIf you decide to acquire an electric vehicle, as a professional you'll benefit from tax exemptions and government grants to encourage the switch to electric vehicles.
The ecological bonus
As a legal entity, you benefit from 3 000 € for the purchase of a new electric vehicle costing less than less than €47,000.
For example, as a company, if you decide to acquire a Renault Zoe e-Tech for your company vehicle, knowing that it is currently offered at a price of €35,100, its cost is therefore less than €47,000, making the Zoe e-Tech 100% electric eligible for the ecological bonus and will cost you €32,100, after deduction of the bonus.
The conversion bonus
As a legal entity, you can benefit from a grant of 2,500, which can be combined with the ecological bonus, for the purchase of a new electric vehicle with a purchase price less than €47,000.
If we go back to our example of buying a Renault Zoe e-Techthis is also eligible for the conversion bonus. Your electric car will then cost less than €30,000, and will end up costing you €29,600, giving you a total saving of €5,500 thanks to government aid.
What's more, if you live in a ZFE or if your workplace is located within a ZFE, you can also benefit from a bonus of up to €1,000..
See also : Everything you need to know about the conversion bonus in 2023
Other tax benefits
What's more, if you decide to equip your company fleet of electric vehicles, you may be exempt from the Taxe sur les Véhicules des Sociétés (TVS), which is compulsory for all companies in France that use vehicles for business purposes.
Good to know: good news! Electric vehicles with CO2 emissions of less than 60g/km are not subject to TVS.
What's more, electrifying your company fleet will also allow you to be exempt from vehicle registration tax.
As of January 1, 2020, the registration document for your electric vehicle or utility will be 100% exempt from regional tax, regardless of where you live.
The tax advantages of electric vehicles are considerable, and may well encourage you to make the transition to an electric fleet.
See also : Company benefits in kind and electric vehicles
What's more, as a professional, you can also benefit from more favourable more advantageous depreciation. While the depreciation of a combustion-powered vehicle is capped at €18,300, a company electric car can be depreciated at up to up to €30,000.
Summary table for the depreciation of your business vehicle
| Ceiling | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
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30 000 € |
< 20 g de CO2 / km |
- |
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20 300 € |
From 20 g to 50 g |
- |
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18 300 € |
From 60 g to 135 g |
From 60 g to 130 g |
|
9 900 € |
> to 135 g |
> 130 g |
On the other hand, if you're an employee of a VSE or SME, or if you're a craftsman, you'll have to decide whether towhether to buy your electric car as a private individual or as a professional..
In fact, the tax advantages, and in particular the amount of subsidies, vary depending on whether you are purchasing your vehicle personally or on behalf of your company.
See also : Should you buy an electric car as an individual or as a company?
Autonomy for your business trips
We're a long way from the days of electric city cars with very short range as the only options available on the electric market. We are now witnessing a flowering ofelectric utility vehicles adapted to the specific needs of each activity.
As an employee, if you purchase an electric vehicle for business purposes, it will mainly be used for commuting to and from work, as well as for any trips you may need to make in the course of your work. Similarly, as a craftsman or self-employed person, most of your car journeys will be to and from your customers' homes. So we're talking mainly about short-distance journeys that don't require a great deal of autonomy.
What's more, if you work at your company's headquarters, it's a safe bet that these same journeys take place mainly in an urban environment. And yet, commuting in an urban environment is less energy-consuming and therefore result in lower energy consumption by your electric car.
So, if you need to purchase a business vehicle for this type of use, the fuel consumption and range of an electric car will be perfectly adapted to your needs, and will be considerably optimized.
See also : The best electric cars for salespeople
Increasingly simple recharging
While the question of charging was once a black spot for electrified models, it is now becoming simpler, faster and increasingly simple, rapid and optimized.
Plug & Charge function
In particular, we're seeing the development of an innovative electric recharging function. Known as Plug & Charge, this technology makes it possible to make vehicle recharging more intelligent. Plug & Charge enables instant recognition of the electric car by the charging stationas soon as it is connected to the station, ensuring an automatic automatic start of charging.
This system will provide a better link between therecharging infrastructure and the vehicle, as well as optimal communication for all actions, from charging to invoicing.
This means considerable time and convenience savings, especially if you need to recharge your vehicle for a business appointment, for example. This technology is gradually being implemented on electric car models, such as the Porsche Taycan which is already equipped with it.
In addition, some automakers already offer this feature for their electric catalog, such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, Cupra or even Skoda. The electric Tesla electric models also benefit from this technology, although it is only compatible with the Superchargers.
What's more, unlike other manufacturers, who only allow Plug & Charge connection to a single operator, BMW's Plug & Charge system is available to all customers, BMW wants to optimize this technology by making the system compatible with several charging networks.
Reduced recharge time
What's more, the electric car models now on the market offer faster and faster increasingly rapid recharging timesThis makes it possible to compensate for the fact that the electric car takes too long to recharge.
For example, connected to a fast DC charging station (350 kW maximum), the Hyundai Ioniq 5 regains 10% to 80% of its battery in 18 minutes. The same fast-charging time applies to the Kia EV6 if the electric crossover is plugged into a fast-charging station with a maximum output of 239 kW.
See also : Top 10 fastest-charging electric cars
What's more, if you're a small or medium-sized business and want to acquire electric vehicles for your employees, you'll need to think about a project toinstallation of charging stations in your company parking lot.
See also : Installing recharging stations on company premises
Nevertheless, your company may not have a dedicated parking lot, or the feasibility of installing charging stations at your workplace may seem complex. In this case, you may also decide to installinstall charging stations directly on your employees' premises.
See also : Installing recharging stations on your employees' premises
In conclusion
So, whether you're a tradesman looking for an electric van or a company electric vehicle, or you're working for a small or medium-sized business, switching to an electric vehicle offers many advantages.
Buying an electric vehicle for your business will enable you to benefit from government subsidies for electric mobility, such as the ecological bonus and the conversion bonus.
What's more, apart from tax advantages and a legal framework in favor of electric cars, they also represent significant savings savings, optimized range optimized range and driving comfort as well as and simplified recharging solutions..
