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The advantages of electric vans
It goes without saying that the delivery of online purchases to private individuals and professionals, or the supply of businesses throughout France, is a major challenge for us. are an important pillar of tomorrow's mobility. Urban delivery is therefore closely linked to electric vehicles professionals. For a company, having a vehicle fleet from electric commercial vehicles seems an interesting compromise. What's more, it offers significant benefits for society.
To find out more about electric commercial vehicles → How do you choose an electric van for your business?
Insurance for the future of all-electricity
In Europe and particularly in France, More and more towns are restricting access to their town centres for a variety of reasons. Indeed, some ZFE (low emission zones), now called ZCR (restricted traffic zones), have emerged in recent years. The objective remains the same: keep the most polluting vehicles out of city centres, particularly in major conurbations such as Paris.
When a company decides to equip its fleet with electric commercial vehicles, it can rest assured that it will continue to be able to access all areas of a city. This also applies even during peaks in air pollution, because traffic restrictions do not apply to low-emission electric commercial vehicles. This is a key point for companies to bear in mind when making their investment decisions. ecological transition and set up or renew their vehicle fleet.
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Very attractive tax benefits
In 2023, in France, a company can benefit from the conversion premium as well as environmental bonus for the purchase of low-polluting vehicles, whose electric commercial vehiclesunder certain conditions.
La conversion premium encourages the purchase of low-polluting vehicles by offering financial assistance. The conditions for eligibility depend on the income of the legal entity, the type of vehicle to be replaced and the new vehicle acquired. In the case of a company wishing to acquire an electric commercial vehicle, the conversion premium can cover up to 80 % of the acquisition cost, with a maximum of €6,000.
In addition to the conversion premium, a environmental bonus is also awarded for the purchase of new electric, hydrogen or hybrid vehicles. The amount of the bonus depends on the engine and the purchase price of the vehicle, with a maximum bonus of between €3,000 and €5,000 for cars. Electric commercial vehicles can benefit from a bonus of up to €6,000.
To benefit from the conversion premium and the ecological bonus, you can apply online via the official website and submit the following documents an application via the online teleservice.
When replacing an old commercial vehicle Crit'Air 3 or older(diesel first registered before 2011 or petrol first registered before 2006). This bonus makes it possible to up to 2 500 € for individuals with a reference tax income per unit of 22 983 € or less, including those with a per unit income of 14 089 € or less and travel distances of less than 30 km. This applies to the purchase of a new or used Crit'Air 1 electric, hydrogen or hybrid vehicle..
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Concerning aid for the installation of recharging points, the ADVENIR programmedirected byAvere-Franceoffers funding for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles. This programme aims to support electric mobility by offering subsidies for the installation of charging stations.recharging infrastructure in collective buildings, companies and public bodies.
For companies in particular, several grants are available depending on the type of project. The amount of the ADVENIR grant in 2023 varies between 20 % and 50 % of costs, with specific ceilings for each category.
Source : Qualit'enr
For recharging stations in private car parks, a subsidy is available up to a maximum of €9,000, depending on the type of recharging station.
| Type de Station de recharge | Pourcentage de Subvention | Plafond de subvention |
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Visit alternating current (AC)
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30 %
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From €1,000 to €1,300
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Direct current (DC)
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30 %
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From €2,700 to €9,000
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Companies can now receive financial assistance for fleet and employee charging stations. The "benefits in kind" scheme, which allows employers to provide electric vehicles and charging stations or cover the associated expenses for employees, has been extended until 31 December 2024.
Source : Zephyre
To benefit from these subsidies, it is necessary to work through qualified installers who are registered with ADVENIR. The process involves signing the grant offer, carrying out the installation work and submitting the necessary documents. Final approval and payment of the grant are subject to the requirements and specifications of the programme.
Lower total cost of ownership for electric vans
The electric cars do not have a timing belt, oil tank or even filters to replace.
The electric batteries naturally require less maintenance an internal combustion engine. The batteries can be charged at work, at home, on holiday or even in car parks at a rate per kW (kilowatt), making the price per 100 km much lower than that of traditional combustion vehicles. This total is an estimate of the total cost of owning a car over a given period (in this case 5 years).
It takes into account several parameters, including capitalthe depreciation (about 40% of the TCO), the fuel (about 20%), insurance (about 10-15%), vehicle maintenance (about 5-10%), the depreciation (40%) and administrative costs and tax charges.Le total owner cost (Total Cost of Ownership) is therefore significantly lower and more attractive for electric commercial vehicles than their diesel counterparts.
For more details, please consult our article on the TCO: how do you calculate and optimise it?
Read also : Comparison: the electric car or the combustion engine car?
No more parking problems in the city centre
No more parking fines! Some of France's major cities, such as Nice, Aix-en-Provence and Paris, are going one step further than simply allowing access to their city centres. That's right, they offer the least polluting vehicles, i.e. electric vehicles, totally free parking !
In fact, parking spaces are reserved for them with a recharging point. for recharging the battery of the vehicle free of charge. This is a huge advantage from a financial point of view for companies. There's one less burden, and above all, no more worrying about finding a fine on your windscreen if delivery or supply has ended up taking longer than expected.
It is also interesting to note that not all towns offer free parking. This is the case for Bordeaux, Cannes or even Orléans which provides drivers with the free green discs. These small coloured discs allow vehicles emitting less than 120 g of CO2/km take advantage of two hours' free parking. Bordeaux also offers free charging for electric cars!
A wide and diverse range of electric vans
Today, for urban delivery, the car manufacturers are increasingly offering electric utility models at a range of prices to suit the needs of businesses. This is the case of the Renaultwith its Kangoo E-Techthe German brand Volkswagen and its E-Crafter or Opel with its Vivaro-e. Vehicles that are becoming increasingly popular intelligent, modular, connected and efficient with a view to simplifying everyday tasks and making driving even easier.
Some innovations have already been incorporated into electric vans such as AI (artificial intelligence), which is the case for Volkswagen e-Crafter or the Fiat e-Ducato.These two models are now available at long-term rental and in medium-term rental at Beev. In particular, they can be used to calculate the shelf life of each package, taking into account the type of product, its destination and the conditions in which it is transported. The electric vans are also equipped with a autonomy increasingly important. Visit Peugeot e-Traveller for its part offers a range of 330 km. This is good news for companies for whom the lack of range was one of the main obstacles to the electrification of their car fleets.
Safety is also a key consideration when buying an electric car.This is all the more true for electric vans that transport highly sensitive goods such as foodstuffs. This is why they incorporate security systems such as the Side Wind Assist (a stabilisation process that acts on the brakes to prevent the truck from rolling away).
Le Surround Rear Vision is also present, improving visibility by offering a set of reversing cameras forming a wide-angle image projected onto the rear-view mirror. The carmaker Renault has already fitted them to its two electric vans: the Kangoo Van-E-Tech and the Kangoo ZE.
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.
The advantages of a company electric car
As seen above, Electric vehicle technology is improving every year. Models are constantly evolving, so it's not surprising to see companies equipping their employees with company electric carsThis is an increasingly attractive solution for companies, and a practice that is becoming commonplace. What's more, as a company director, it makes financial sense, while also being a positive gesture for the environment emitting very little CO2.
In addition to taxes and subsidies, owning an electric vehicle reduces costs throughout your ownership. When you compare running costs with a petrol or diesel car, an electric vehicle can be driven. Maintenance costs are also low. These are just some of the advantages that benefit company directors and their employees.
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Tax benefits for electric company cars
If you buy a electric vehicle to use it as a company car, you will benefit from total and definitive exemption from the company car tax (TVS). It only applies to whose carbon dioxide content is less than or equal to 20g/km.
In addition to this exemption for electric vehicles, there are significant financial advantages for companies planning to equip their employees with business cars. Companies subject to thecorporation tax or income tax can benefit from an additional allowance of 40 % of the value of the vehicles. The excess depreciation ceiling varies according to CO2 emissions and the year of purchase of the vehicle:
- 30,000 for models emitting less than 20g of CO2/km
- 20,300 for models emitting between 20 and 59g of CO2/km
- 18,300 for models emitting between 60 and 130 g of CO2/km
- 9900 for models emitting more than 130 g of CO2/km
- The company can benefit from a partial exemption from the vehicle registration tax if it has a fleet of "clean" vehicles (100 electric %). It should be noted that the amount of vehicle registration tax is not the same in all regions. Here are the different amounts for certain regions :
| Régions | Montant |
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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43,00 €
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Hauts-de-France
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33,00 €
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Occitania
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44,00 €
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Great East
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42,00 €
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Local support for the purchase of business electric cars
It's well worth finding out, because some regions can offer very substantial additional subsidies for the purchase of company electric cars. Most regions allow you to apply online, via their help portal or the site of the region in question.
La Île-de-France region grants aid 6,000 to eligible companies for the purchase of a light electric vehicle. This aid can be combined with the government's ecological bonus of up to €5,000. but also with the conversion bonus that can save up to €2,500 for businesses. In total, the combination of aid can fsave companies in the Paris region €17,500. This aid applies to companies with 50 employees maximum, having are based in the Paris Region and whose annual sales do not exceed €10 million.The process is simple, a simple form must be completed on the official website of the Île-de-France region no later than three months after the purchase of the vehicle. clean vehicle.
Further information → Support for the purchase of electric vehicles for professionals in the Paris Region
On the the region Occitania, it proposes assistance for buyers of used electric vehicles. Provided you have CO2 emissions of no more than 20 g/km. This aid, known as "Eco-cheque for mobility has been set up as part of the a plan for the environment to encourage companies to acquire clean vehicles.
You can visit the Official website of the Occitanie Region a simulator to check your eligibility.
With the ambition reducing CO2 emissionsin Auvergne-Rhône-Alpesfive municipalities in the region receive assistance to help them switch to electric cars.The amount of aid depends on total permissible laden weight (GVWR), 3000 € for an electric vehicle weighing less than 2,500 kg and €5,000 if it exceeds this amount.You may be eligible for regional aid if you live in one of the following communes:
- Pays Rochois
- Cluses, Arve and Mountains
- Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
- Faucigny-Glières
- Mont-Blanc region
Please note: Only SMEs and VSEs are eligible for this aid.
State aid for professionals
As with commercial vehicles, companies can benefit from the environmental bonus if they plan to buy company electric cars. Initially set at €7,000 in 2021 for vehicles costing less than €47,000, the amount of aid has been reduced to €6,000 in 2022, then to €5,000 in 2023. As far as electric cars are concerned, between €47,000 and €60,000The amount of aid, which was €1,000 in 2022, will now be abolished in 2023.
They also benefit from conversion premium up to 2,500 maximum if they are replacing their old diesel vehicle registered before 2011 or their petrol vehicle registered before 2006. This only concerns electric models up to €47,000. Le Peugeot e-Expert and theOpel Vivaro-e are commercial vehicles eligible for this aid.
In conclusion
Through this article, you have been able to discover in more detail the advantages for a company that decides to make its ecological transition equipping its employees with electric cars, both company cars and vans.
The amount of aid changes regularly, so it's wise to think about when it's most worthwhile to renew or electrify your vehicle. vehicle fleet. Plus, it has a real environmental impact and represents a real argument for companies that are increasingly environmentally aware.
And you, what what do you think of the electrification of vehicles in a single car? vehicle fleet in a company? If you are a company director, do you plan to equip your employees with electric cars? If that's the case, Beev can help you with your project.
Read also :Equipping employees with electric vehicles: how do you go about it?
