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Electric cars in Montpellier
The city of Montpellier is currently developing a plan to accelerate the metropolis' ecological transition and promote the use of electric cars among local residents. Since electric cars produce no CO2 emissions or noise pollution, more and more cities are promoting their use through a range of action plans designed to democratize their use.
Montpellier town council has set up a ZFE-m (Zone à faibles émissions mobilité - low-emission mobility zone) to restrict the circulation of polluting vehicles and encourage the use of different means of clean mobility within the metropolis.
Currently, Montpellier town council is looking to introduce the ZFE-m to the city's 814,049 inhabitants within the city's pedestrian zone. Montpellier City Council is also considering a second option. The creation of a ZFE-m in an extended perimeter from the suburbs to the freeway is possible, with access restrictions depending on your vehicle's Crit'Air level.
Renault Zoe E-Tech R110
Purchase price €35,100
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €490 / month
- Range (WLTP): 395 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 11.4 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 56 min.
Kia e-Soul 64 kWh
Purchase price €47,540
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €685 / month
- Range (WLTP): 452 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 44 min.
Honda Honda-e Advance
Purchase price €42,100
(list price excluding bonus)
Operational leasing for professionals from € 589 / month
- Range (WLTP): 222 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 8.3 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 39 min.
Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh
Purchase price €526
(list price excluding bonus)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €489 / month
- Range (WLTP): 484 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 44 min.
Kia Niro EV 65 kWh
Purchase price €45,690
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from € 549 / month
- Range (WLTP): 463 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.8 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 41 min.
Nissan Leaf e+
Purchase price €43,050
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €452 / month
- Range (WLTP): 385 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 59 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.
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Assistance for buying an electric car in Montpellier as a private individual
Eco-mobility cheque
Thanks to the regional "éco-chèque mobilité" scheme, you can benefit from a financial subsidy of up to €2,000 for the purchase of a used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle from a professional based in Occitanie. What's more, this assistance is available for any vehicle purchased after January 1, 2019, and to residents of the region.
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 Montpellier for professionals
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.
Who is eligible for regional assistance?
Firstly, the application must be submitted within 6 months of the vehicle purchase date. In addition, the application must be made online via this form or by post.
The various documents required for your grant application are :
- Copy of both sides of the beneficiary's valid national identity card, passport or residence permit
- Beneficiary's bank or postal account details
- Copy of proof of address in the Occitanie region less than three months old
- Copy of the income tax or non-taxation notice for the year preceding the purchase of the vehicle
- Copy of vehicle purchase invoice and registration document
- Attestation sur l'honneur (in French only) which you can download via this link.
For salaried professionals working from home, here are the documents to add to your file:
- For orderlies :
- Copy of Diplôme D'Etat Aide-Soignant
- Employer's certificate (less than one month old) certifying that the applicant is an employee and is using the car for professional purposes,
- For educational and social support staff :
- Copy of Diplôme D'Etat d'Accompagnateur Éducatif et Social
- Employer's certificate (less than one month old) certifying that the applicant is an employee and is using the car for professional purposes,
And finally, if you wish to apply by post, you'll also need to include the completed and signed form.
Here's a tutorial on how to use the online help platform.
Buying an electric car in Montpellier
If you're interested in buying a new electric car, you need to make sure 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 Montpellier
With a view to preserving quality of life by reducing the nuisance caused by the disproportionate increase in the number of cars in the city, Montpellier has implemented various action plans to encourage the diversification of more responsible modes of transport.
The city works closely with TaM to manage on-street parking. The TaM parking network provides reserved spaces for electric vehicles, as well as recharging stations in the Comédie and Europa parking lots.
Access to the parking lots is available 24/7 with the Mobilité TaM subscription.
Read our feature : Parking your electric car: free parking?
How do I recharge my electric car in Montpellier?
Comprising 150 charging points, Montpellier's network of charging stations is being strengthened year by year, thanks to an investment of €800,000 supported by €321,000 from the French government.
To ensure an efficient network, Montpellier has extended its network to 18 communes, as well as high-traffic downtown locations such as :
- The area around the Town Hall and the Métropole (fast terminals)
- Multimodal hubs: Saint-Roch, Baillargues, Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, Sud de France (accelerated terminals)
- All business zones (accelerated terminals)
- Tramway and park-and-ride parking lots (normal terminals)
Subscribers can pay for their refill as follows RÉVÉO subscribers will pay €1.5 per hour in addition to the €2 terminal connection fee to recharge at one of the terminals available in the city. The cost of an annual subscription is €12.
The network is still accessible to users without a subscription, for a much higher recharging fee. However, connection fees are between €3 and €4, depending on the type of terminal, and recharging costs €4 an hour.
How can I install charging stations for my electric car in Montpellier? How can I get help?
The best solution, of course, is to recharge at home. There are many ways to help yourself by installing charging stations.
Installing charging stations in condominiums and single-family homes
If you buy an electric vehicle, it's a good idea toinstall charging stations at home in single-family home or in condominiums. What's more, 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 and up to €1,660 for shared use,
- 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.
In condominiums, whether you rent or own your home, you have what's known as the "right to a plug". This means that you cannot be refused the installation of a charging station near your home.
Read also: Support for the installation of electric car charging stations
Now you know everything you need to know about electric cars in Montpellier. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to write to us at [email protected] or call us on 01 76 35 06 14.
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