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What is the waiting time for a new vehicle?
The waiting time after ordering a vehicle varies from one brand to another, depending on the options chosen by the customer. On average, the waiting time is estimated at around 6 months, and the brands do their utmost to meet this deadline so that their customers can benefit from the best possible service. environmental bonus.
Good to know: as the eco-bonus is due to change on 1 January 2023, we recommend that you order an electric vehicle now. What's more, the billing period extended to 30 June 2023for all orders placed before 31/12/2022.
Why do brands have different delivery times?
In addition to the shortage of semiconductors, which affects all brands, here are some answers that may explain the different delivery times:
- different brands have different construction methods (different production sites, different suppliers of raw materials, etc.)
- some brands are much more in demand than others: manufacturers are going to give much more priority to models that are very much in demand and 'leave aside' electric cars with specific options.
- Manufacturers want to avoid fines: since 1 January 2020, the European authorities have introduced a CO2 emissions threshold for carmakers: the CAFE regulations (Corporate Average Fuel Economy). This CO2 emission threshold must be less than or equal to 95 kg per km. If this is exceeded,they will have to pay a sum based on the average emissions produced by the number of electric vehicles sold over the year.
Read also: CAFE regulations: One more reason to go electric.
Why such a delay in the delivery of electric cars?
Despite a slight improvement in the semiconductor sector, the situation is unlikely to improve any faster than lightning. Several factors are at play:
Lack of logistics
One of the reasons why owners do not receive their vehicles on time is the lack of boats to transport them. As a result, more than 100,000 vehicles blocked in the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge. In addition, hauliers had difficulty delivering vehicles following the fuel shortage that France has experienced in recent months. That's right, following the industrial action by TotalEnergies employees Many motorists, particularly hauliers, ran out of fuel to deliver their orders on time.
Lack of stock
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Weakened production plants
The situation in which Ukraine is currently finding itself is also weakening manufacturers, such as Volkswagen in Germany, since the main spare parts come from that country. While waiting for a solution to be found, the German brand's production plants have been forced to close for several days.
For the TeslaIn addition to the shortage of semiconductors, the American brand was hit by a lack of ECUs (electronic control units) for its charging ports. In addition, due to a spike in covid cases in China, the Zero Covid-19 policy was introduced. As a result of these events, factories had to close for 2 days in March 2022 and for several days the following month. As a result, a number of employees were laid off and confined to building new plants. Tesla electric cars.
Strong demand for electric cars among motorists
Another reason for this is thehe demand for electric cars is booming. Moreover, 2022 was once again a record year, with the milestone of 1 million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles registeredwith a up 6.4 % compared to October 2021 and a market share close to 20 % ! This rise can be explained by President Emmanuel Macron, who is introducing more and more measures to facilitate the energy transition for all French motorists, including :
- the social leasing at €100/month for the most modest households
- the environmental bonus
- the zero-rate loan planned for 2023
Read also : government boost for electric mobility.
With all these problems combined, two years would be the minimum time needed for the situation to return to normal and for customers to receive their vehicles on time, according to experts in the field. But what can be done to avoid delivery delays?
What is the government planning to do about this?
Emmanuel Macron would like to find a solution to reduce delivery times for new vehicles. In July 2022, he visited the STMicroelectronic site in Crolles (near Grenoble) to present a strategy for doubling the production of electronic components in France by 2030, with the construction of a new semiconductor plant.
To achieve this strategy, the government will invest 6 billion to double production electronic components to meet the needs of French and European industries in the automotive, telephony and artificial intelligence sectors.
Putting this action plan in place will enable us to become a little more independent of electronic components and, above all, to have a better understanding of our customers' needs. production 100 % made in Franceas Emmanuel Macron would like to see over the next few years.
An alternative in the event of late delivery?
As we have already seen, manufacturers are finding it difficult to meet their customers' orders because of the shortage of semiconductors. As a result, it is difficult for manufacturers and dealers to answer the question: "When will I receive my electric car?
Are there any alternatives until the electric car is delivered?
One of the first things to do is to check the delivery date mentioned on the contract you have or will sign (as defined in the decree of 28 June 2000). If this is not stated in the contract, the seller will have until the fifteenth working day to deliver the electric car. This new date must be stated on the order form.
What can I do to avoid delivery delays?
Before you commit to buying an electric car, check whether the car you want is still available. Manufacturers generally update their lead times.
Bear in mind that the more you customise your electric car (choice of colour, option or option pack), the longer the delivery time will be. So it's best to choose a vehicle that's in stock.
As these steps require a lot of time, our experts Beev take care of everything.
To round off 2022 in style, Beev is offering a number of electric cars for delivery before the festive season. Take advantage of this flash offer will expire on 31 December 2022.
For further information, please consult our flash offers available now or contact our Beev experts.
