With increasingly significant climate change, it is becoming essential to switch to electric. The problem is that electric vehicles are quite expensive, making them inaccessible to many people.
To address this issue, the State has set up aids (subsidies) for the purchase of certain electric vehicles. Since these aids only concern some vehicles, many people wonder if they can benefit from them. Find out in this article if there are aids for the purchase of an electric scooter.
A few years ago, the electric scooter market had a lot of difficulty crossing the border. Nowadays, electric scooters are experiencing unprecedented growth and represent a large part of new registered vehicles. If electric scooters have been so successful in recent years, it is for several reasons:
- Electric scooters have very low noise emissions.
- Electric scooters are very environmentally friendly, which attracts many urban buyers.
- Electric scooters benefit from several aids during their purchase.
Indeed, the purchase of an electric scooter benefits from several aids. These aids vary depending on the characteristics of the electric scooter, and to take advantage of them, you must meet certain conditions.
What are the necessary conditions to benefit from the aid for the purchase of an electric scooter?
As we just mentioned, to benefit from the aid for the purchase of an electric scooter, you must meet some conditions. These conditions concern the vehicle and are related to its pollution level. Thus, the conditions to meet to benefit from the aid for the purchase of an electric scooter are:
- The purchased electric scooter must not have a lead battery.
- The electric scooter must be purchased or leased new under a purchase option with a minimum duration of 2 years.
- The purchased electric scooter must be registered in France.
- You must commit to not selling the purchased electric scooter before one year or 2000 kilometers.
- You must be of legal age at the time of purchasing the electric scooter.
All these conditions must absolutely be met if you wish to enjoy the aid for the purchase of your electric scooter. We will now talk to you in more detail about the available aid for the purchase of an electric scooter.
The ecological bonus: The main aid for the purchase of an electric scooter
To facilitate the ecological transition throughout the country, the State has set up the ecological bonus. Established in 2017, the ecological bonus is an aid for the purchase of an electric scooter renewed year after year.
The ecological bonus is presented in the form of a premium paid to the buyer of an electric scooter. The amount of this premium varies depending on the power of the electric scooter. Thus, the value of the ecological bonus can be:
- The ecological bonus for electric scooters with a maximum power of 2 kw is 20% of their purchase price. Note that this ecological bonus is capped at €100.
- For electric scooters with powers above 2 kw, the ecological bonus rises to 27%. This is capped at €900.
Keep in mind that it takes between €1500 and €2000 to buy an entry-level electric scooter. Between €2000 and €4000 for a mid-range scooter and much more for a high-end electric scooter. With these values, you have an idea of the savings offered by the ecological bonus. Now, let’s talk about the process to follow to take advantage of the ecological bonus when buying your electric scooter.
How to benefit from the ecological bonus for the purchase of an electric scooter?
To benefit from the ecological bonus when purchasing an electric scooter, you have two options. The first option is to directly deduct the bonus amount from the purchase price of the electric scooter.
In this case, you need to call on the dealer who will advance the amount you should receive from the ecological bonus. This scenario is the simplest of the two and allows you to avoid wasting time.
The second option is to apply for aid from the Agency for Services and Payment (ASP). This scenario occurs when the dealer does not wish to advance the ecological bonus to you. You will then need to contact the Agency for Services and Payment (ASP) to create an aid application file. Only once this file is complete will you be able to receive the aid payment for the purchase of your electric scooter.
By following this procedure, you will be able to recover your ecological bonus as quickly as possible. However, note that besides the ecological bonus, the State also offers the conversion prime for electric scooters.
The electric scooter conversion bonus
Many people are unaware that the conversion bonus is also compatible with the acquisition of an electric scooter. Thus, households with a reference tax income under €13,500 can benefit from a financing of €1,100.
However, do not forget that the conversion bonus is linked to scrapping an old diesel or gasoline vehicle. Therefore, you must already own a gasoline or diesel vehicle and scrap it for an electric scooter to benefit from this bonus.
NB : This aid is capped at €100 for taxable households and legal entities.
Also know that, apart from the State, some cities have also set up aids to support the ecological transition. These aids are also subject to conditions and vary depending on the characteristics of the electric scooter.
What are the aids for the purchase of an electric scooter offered by cities?
Cities like Paris offer aids for people wishing to buy an electric scooter. The aid offered by Paris is capped at €400 for 33% of the purchase price of the electric scooter.
Besides Paris, the city of Nice Côte d’Azur also offers aid for the purchase of an electric scooter. This aid can reach €200 with a rate of 22% of the purchase price of the electric scooter.
Keep in mind that these two cities are only examples among many others. Indeed, many more or less important local authorities offer bonuses for the purchase of an electric scooter. For example, we can mention Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, La Motte-Servolex, and Roannais Agglomeration.
We therefore recommend that you approach your local administration to find out if it offers a bonus. You will then be able to save money on the purchase of your electric scooter if you meet the conditions.
NB : Each locality has its own conditions to benefit from the aid it offers. Therefore, always inquire with the administration to find out if you are eligible for the aid it provides.
What are the aids for the purchase of an electric scooter offered by regions
The Île-de-France region is one of the first to offer aid for the purchase of electric scooters. Specially designed for businesses, this aid is cumulative and can reach €1,500.
To benefit from this aid, the business must generate an annual turnover of less than €10 million. Besides that, it must not have more than 50 employees and must have been in existence for at least one year. Moreover, vehicles purchased with this aid must all have a maximum power of more than 10,000 watts.
As with cities, Île-de-France is not the only region offering aid for the purchase of an electric scooter. We therefore recommend that you check with your regional council to find out if your region offers aid and if you are eligible.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we want to add that all these aids are cumulative. You can therefore benefit from them simultaneously, which will allow you to save a lot of money. We therefore recommend that you contact the administration of your city and region to find out if they offer aids.
Also note that since March 2021, the French State offers a microcredit to support modest households. This microcredit was set up as part of the State’s recovery plan. Capped at €5,000, this loan is repayable over a maximum period of 5 years.
Moreover, the State guarantees up to 50% of the amount for this microcredit. Keep in mind that this microcredit covers the acquisition of a new electric two-wheeler like an e-scooter. This microcredit is particularly aimed at the following people:
- Excluded for one reason or another from the traditional banking system.
- With low incomes.
- In a fragile professional situation.
For this microcredit, the guarantee request by the state for an electric scooter is made through a social support service. Therefore, if you wish to benefit from it, you must contact: Cresus, CCAS, Unaf, Familles Rurales, Local Missions, French Red Cross, etc.
