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Why switch to electric mobility for a green tour?
If you're a nurse or a physiotherapist, the car is still the most commonly used vehicle. We note that many events follow one another, such as the fuel price hikes or even the environment, sounding the alarm on climate change. So choosing mobility for your tour means more environmentally-friendly mobility, much smoother on all your journeys.
Here are some of the other advantages of switching to electric power for self-employed doctors, starting with the financial aspect:
Write off your electric vehicles
One of the major advantages is the amortisation of electric vehicles. In fact, electric cars emitting less than 20 g/km benefit from a depreciation ceiling of €30,000 excluding tax batteryunlike a thermal vehicle where the cap varies according to the level of CO2 emissions.
Let's take an example with a battery at €15,000 :
- If the price of an electric vehicle is over €48,000 :
- The vehicle has a depreciation basis of €30,000
- Amortization at 16 000 €
- If the price of an electric vehicle is less than €48,000 :
- The vehicle has a depreciation basis of €30,000
- The battery will not be not applicable since the amount depreciated would be greater than the value of the vehicle
What's more, it is possible to separate the depreciation of the electric vehicle from that of the battery, provided that the battery has its own invoice. The battery can be depreciated over the desired useful life, even over one year.
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Tax-free vehicle registration
Travelling by electric vehicle also means that the vehicle registration document is fully or partially exempt from regional tax. This is granted by decision of the regional council. Don't hesitate to contact your local council for more information.
Is it possible to reclaim VAT on electric cars?
If, for professional reasons, your vehicle is a private car, VAT is not recoverable, even if the car has been leased (LLD or LOA). However, in certain cases, VAT can be reclaimed on :
- Electricity used to recharge the vehicle's battery (actual costs only)
- The commercial vehicles and industry
- Vehicles for transporting patients
Move around freely to see your patients
As we mentioned in the introduction, there are several reasons why an electric vehicle is one of the best ways of getting around while saving money:
On the one hand, you won't be obliged to the ZFE-m (Low Emission Mobility Zone). The aim is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and this system has been in place since September 2020.
As a reminder, the ZFE-m are zones where the most polluting vehicles are banned from travelling in areas determined by the State. At the moment, There are 11 such zones in France, with a further 43 to be set up by 2025..
So driving an electric vehicle gives you the freedom to go anywhere without restrictions.
Good to know: As a self-employed person, you should be aware that you can also use your electric vehicle for personal travel. However, this is This only applies if the asset is not capitalised. In addition, the share of expenses relating to a professional purpose may be deducted.
Take advantage of our leasing offers for electric cars
Benefit from the ecological bonus
Also on the financial front, you can benefit from the environmental bonus for the purchase or electric vehicle hire.
As a reminder, the ecological bonus is a scheme put in place by the government to reduce purchase costs and make electric mobility accessible to everyone.
The amount of the environmental bonus varies according to the type of vehicle. Here are the details:
- For private cars: the ecological bonus is capped at 27 % of the purchase price including all taxes, or €3,000 for legal entities.
- For vans: the amount is set at 40 % of the purchase price including all taxes, i.e. €4,000 for a professional.
Benefit from the conversion premium
La conversion premium is also available to independent professionals who want to electrify their vehicle fleet. Amounts also vary according to the type of vehicle chosen and its criteria:
| Motorisation | Conditions | Montant |
|---|---|---|
Electric (battery or hydrogen) | Sales price less than €47,000 Weight less than 2.4 t | 2 500 € |
Plug-in hybrid | Sales price less than €50,000 | 1 500 € |
As we have just seen, all this aid is a relevant advantage for self-employed professionals and, above all, over the long term, the electric vehicle will be much more profitable.
Reduce vehicle noise pollution
Travelling by electric car considerably reduces noise pollution. Repeated exposure to high levels of noise can have a serious impact on your health. noise pollution. This can be caused by noise from building sites, neighbours or transport, such as internal combustion cars, which, according to one study, are the most common source of noise pollution. study carried out by the Agence de la Transition Énergétique (Energy Transition Agency) (formerly Ademe), "the main source of noise exposure and economic consequences".
An electric vehicle is much quieter than a combustion engine vehicle. In fact, electric vehicles are naturally quieter than combustion engines, as they have no internal combustion engine. In conventional cars, the engine emits a combustion noise when the cylinder pressure changes. The only noise produced by EVs comes from their tyres and wind resistance while driving.
This prevents the most fragile patients from being disturbed by other noises and reduces work-related stress, for example.
How can I save even more on my electric vehicle?
Having an electric vehicle is already a big step if France wants to achieve carbon neutrality. However, to accelerate the energy transition even further, it would be a good idea to take a few steps to extend the lifespan of your electric vehicle:
- Plan your route: to get to your patients in the best possible conditions, it's a good idea to plan your journeys. Doing this regularly will help you optimise your driving time and energy. So make sure you include charging stations all along the route or find one that is convenient for you. charging station close to your destination. Several online platforms are available for planning your trip, including PlugShare or even Chargemap.
- Minimise the use of the car's equipment: as with combustion-powered vehicles, the interior equipment of an electric car has a major impact on its performance.
- Use methods eco-driving Have you heard of regenerative braking ? This is one way of reducing energy consumption. The aim of this technique is to recover energy when the vehicle slows down.
- Remember to recharge your vehicle: this is an obvious point when using an electric vehicle. However, what could save you time would be to charge your vehicle the day before, ideally during off-peak periods. Why would that be? Because that's when electricity prices are lowest. So you'll save money on energy costs.
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How do you choose an electric vehicle for the self-employed healthcare sector?
That's it, you've decided to switch to an electric car! But what criteria should you take into account if you're a self-employed healthcare professional? As this is a profession that requires a lot of driving, here are a few points to help you choose:
L'autonomy of the vehicle
Before you buy an electric vehicle, make sure you choose one that can cope with all your journeys, without necessarily needing to be recharged during the day. As the health category of the liberal professions most often has a "heavy-duty" profile, you'll need a vehicle that meets this need.
Driving comfort
As well as noise comfort, driving comfort is also an important criterion. Electric car manufacturers also take this point into account, as they are aware that professionals regularly take to the road.
Read also: Professionals, the comfort of driving an electric car.
You would like toto electric?
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Electric vehicles for independent healthcare professionals
Electric vehicles are constantly evolving in terms of range and recharging speed. The ideal solution for the latest technological advances would be to pay only for use, through the LLD leasing (long-term leasing).
This form of financing gives you a number of advantages, including :
- Controlling your budget leasing: the monthly leasing rates are fixed and known in advance. When the amounts are known, you'll be spared any unpleasant surprises and can use the car with complete peace of mind.
- Changing electric vehicles frequently This could be interesting, especially if you want to take advantage of the latest technological advances in electric car equipment.
- Test drive an electric car before making a purchase decision The rental period can also be a time for you to test drive an electric vehicle to see if it suits your needs and your business.
Find out more : Everything you need to know about long-term leasing for electric cars.
To make sure your visit goes as smoothly as possible, here are a few points to bear in mind electrical models for the liberal professions available for purchase and long-term leasing:
Electric cars for city travel :
If your tours are more city-based electric compacts are recommended as :
Electric cars for rural travel
The countryside also means long-distance travel. If most of your patients live in the countryside, it's a good idea to opt for Electric SUVs with a range of around 450 km. Here are a few examples:
Speaking of Tesla, the Tesla Model 3 has been eligible for the environmental bonus since 1 January 2023. From Tesla offers are available from Beev!
Good to know: These leasing prices may vary depending on your project. To find out the fixed amount, please contact our team.
Conclusion
So, whatever your position in the liberal health profession, there's always a way to get an electric vehicle for a more pleasant, stress-free and environmentally-friendly driving experience.
For more information, our Beev experts are here to answer your questions and support you from A to Z, whatever your project.
