Switching to an electric car in Bordeaux: help, financing and advice with Beev
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Like all major French cities, Bordeaux is keen to develop the use of electric cars. The city of Bordeaux is committed to promoting low-pollution urban mobility, and intends to ban diesel vehicles by 2035, and petrol vehicles in the longer term. The electric car, which emits no CO2 or noise pollution, is often promoted by cities.
In the Bordeaux metropolitan area, the Freshmile charging network manages :
- 17 fast-charge stations
- 1 accelerated charging station
- 67 slow-charge stations
More than 300 free pay stations are also managed by Metpark, a Bordeaux Métropole parking authority.
Electric cars in Bordeaux
Like all major French cities, Bordeaux is keen to develop the use of electric cars. The city of Bordeaux is committed to promoting low-pollution urban mobility, and intends to ban diesel vehicles by 2026, and petrol vehicles in the longer term. The electric car, which emits no CO2 or noise pollution, is often favored by metropolises.
Bordeaux Métropole offers a number of public charging stations, in addition to those already available in public parking lots. 19 on-street fast-charging stations [two parking spaces per station], 11 of which are already installed in Bordeaux, with more to come. For the time being, they are free of charge, in order to boost the development of electric mobility. On average, "each of our rapid charging stations is used five times a day, for a charging time of 105 minutes", says Bordeaux Métropole. Bordeaux is also equipped with 213 slow-charging stations. These are located in some of the city's public parking lots (Metpark, UrbisPark, etc.) and park-and-ride facilities. There is also a network of charging stations in parking lots for shops, hotels and businesses that cater to the public.
Tesla Model 3 Propulsion
Purchase price €38,990
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €650 / month
- Range (WLTP): 513 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.
Kia EV6 GT
Purchase price €74,690
(list price excluding bonus)
Leasing with no down payment for professionals from €852 / month
- Range (WLTP): 424 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.5 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 16 min.
Fiat 500 Sedan 24 kWh
Purchase price €30,400
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €412 / month
- Range (WLTP): 190 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9 sec.
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 24 min.
Dacia Spring 45 hp
Purchase price €18,400
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €327 / month
- Range (WLTP): 230 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 19.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 38 min.
Peugeot e-208 136 hp
Purchase price €34,100
(list price excluding bonus)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €494 / month
- Range (WLTP): 362 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 8.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 26 min.
Assistance for purchasing an electric car in Bordeaux as a private individual
Ecological bonus
The ecological bonus is changing! As of January 1, 2023, the ecological bonus has been reduced 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 benefit from the "prime à la conversion" (conversion bonus) of up to €5,000, depending on your household income. The conversion bonus is government assistance for all French people to buy a new, less-polluting diesel, petrol, electric or rechargeable hybrid vehicle, whether used or new.
Assistance for the purchase of an electric car in Bordeaux as a professional
Ecological bonus
The ecological bonus is changing! As of January 1, 2023, the ecological bonus has been reduced from €4,000 to €3,000. This bonus is deducted directly from the price of the vehicle at the leasing company or dealer.
Conversion premium
The aim of the department's aid for the purchase of an electric vehicle is to accelerate the replacement of the Ile-de-France car fleet with clean vehicles. It complements the conversion bonus introduced by the French government.
Buying an electric car in Bordeaux
To buy a new electric car, you need to make sure that you meet the necessary conditions to obtain a credit, a long-term lease (LLD) or a lease with purchase option (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 validated 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 tax return (self-employed professionals)
- Simplified balance sheet (own-account companies)
- Trade register
For companies/corporate bodies
- Bank details
- Latest published financial statements
- Kbis extract or trade register (companies)
- Articles of association
- Copy of 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 pay slips. If you are retired or self-employed, you will be asked for your last one or two tax notices.
- A copy of your valid identity card or passport.
- Proof of address less than 3 months old. This can be a gas, electricity or telephone bill (even a cell phone bill), a rent receipt or a title deed.
A bank details form (RIB). - A signed and completed cheque for the amount of the first rent on your schedule. Payment of the first rent will only be made upon receipt of the vehicle.
Find out more: Should I buy my electric car on a leased or leasing basis?
How do you calculate your debt ratio?
The debt ratio must not exceed 33% of net household income. In other words, a banker will only accept your application if you can prove that your fixed expenses do not exceed 33% of your net income.
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Parking your electric car in Bordeaux
In Bordeaux, electric vehicles can park free of charge for 1.5 hours, using the green disc available for clean vehicles and therefore necessarily for electric vehicles. This green disc has been available since 2008, thanks to the Association des Voitures Écologiques (AVE). To obtain it, you'll need to present proof of address to the municipal services, for a fee of €3 per year.
The Bordeaux metropolitan authority and MetPark are offering a 50% discount on season tickets and a 30% discount on hourly rates for certain underground parking lots. These discounts apply to individual season ticket holders and hourly users.
Electric car owners can charge up free of charge at the PARCUB parking lots and parking areas in Bordeaux.
Read our feature : Parking your electric car: free parking?
How do I recharge my electric car in Bordeaux?
When it comes to recharging your electric car in Bordeaux, there are several options available, depending on your situation. The city of Bordeaux offers a number of charging solutions, with varying degrees of speed, for easy recharging.
Public charging stations in Bordeaux
The Bordeaux metropolis also wants to promote the electric car with their offer of free fast-charging stations.
As part of its commitment to greener urban mobility, the Bordeaux metropolitan area now offers several electric charging stations in public spaces, in addition to those already available in public parking lots.
Bordeaux Métropole offers a number of public charging stations, in addition to those already available in public parking lots. 17 on-street fast-charging stations [two parking spaces per station]. For the time being, these are free of charge, in order to boost the development of electric mobility. On average, "each of our fast-charging stations is used five times a day, for a charging time of 105 minutes", says Bordeaux Métropole. Bordeaux is also equipped with 67 slow charging stations. Available 24/7, this network offers different types of charge:
- Standard (2 to 5 kW)
- Semi-accelerated (5 to 16 kW)
- Accelerated (16 to 30 kW)
- Fast (30 to 350 kW)
These stations are largely compatible with different models of electric car. In fact, the city of Bordeaux has provided 3 different sockets (Type 2, CSS, CHAdeMO) for all types of vehicle or two-wheeler.
Charging stations in Bordeaux
- Quai Richelieu (near the eco-citizen house) - Bordeaux
- 5 place de l'Église Saint Augustin - Bordeaux
- 7 rue de l'Église in Caudéran - Bordeaux
- 11 allées de Serr à la Bastide - Bordeaux
- 63 cours Georges Clemenceau - Bordeaux
- 1 rue Carayon Latour - Bordeaux
- 65 rue de la Benauge - Bordeaux
- 29 cours du Québec (Ginko) - Bordeaux
- Rue du Grand Barail - Bordeaux
- Rue François de Sourdis (in front of place du 11 novembre) - Bordeaux
- 11 rue de la Pelouse de Douet - Bordeaux
- Rue de la Gare (intermodal hub) - Parempuyre
- Rue du Commandant Charcot (near Technowest) - Blanquefort
- Avenue Maryse Bastié (near the Jean Villar polyclinic) - Bruges
The price of recharging in Bordeaux
As for the cost of recharging in Bordeaux, prices vary depending on the recharging station chosen:
- For slow and accelerated recharging :
| Refill type | Recharge time | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Slow charging station |
First 3 hours of session More than 3 hours of session Overnight (9pm to 8am) |
1.50 €/h 2 €/h 4.50 € maximum |
|
Accelerated charging station |
First 3 hours of session More than 3 hours of session Overnight (9pm to 8am) |
3 €/h 4 €/h 9 € maximum |
- For fast charging :
| Refill type | Charging power | Recharge time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fast charging station |
50 kW maximum (Combo CSS / CHAdeMO) |
First 3 hours of session More than 3 hours of session |
6 €/h 12 €/h |
|
Fast charging station |
Less than or equal to 22 kW (Type 2 / Household socket) |
First 3 hours of session More than 3 hours of session Night rate (9pm to 8am) |
3 €/h 4 €/h 9 € maximum |
Good to know:
- Prices shown are indicative and include VAT,
- Charging is charged by the minute, so don't forget to unplug your vehicle when it's fully charged,
- Spaces are reserved for recharging your electric vehicle. When you've finished charging, remember to vacate the space, otherwise you'll be fined for parking in the way,
- Rates do not apply to loads of less than 2 minutes or 50 Wh.
How can I install charging stations for my electric car in Bordeaux? What assistance is available?
If you buy an electric vehicle, it's a good idea toinstall charging stations at home in single-family home or in condominiums. In fact, 90% of electric car recharging takes place at home.
You can benefit from a wide range of grants for the installation of electric car charging stations.
- The ADVENIR program, which offers a discount of up to €960 for an individual recharging solution.
- The CITE (Crédit d'Impôt pour la Transition Ecologique - tax credit for ecological transition), which reimburses up to 30% of the cost of installing a charging station.
Also read: Support for the installation of electric car charging stations
Now you know everything you need to know about electric cars in Bordeaux. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call us on 01 76 35 06 14.
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