Electric cars

Deals available on new electric cars as France’s state bonus set to end

Thousands of euros of discounts are available for many popular 100% electric models

TotalEnergies opens service station for electric vehicles in Paris

It is the first of its kind in the capital and has ultra-fast charging

One of main aids to purchase an electric car will end in France in 2025

Only the ecological bonus and social leasing will remain, but their amounts are as-yet unconfirmed

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Will French aid to buy a zero emission car drop in 2025?

French financial aid to buy new electric vehicles set to fall according to a leading auto magazine

Sales of small, no-licence, cars are booming in rural France

The cars are especially popular among students and elderly people

Which electric cars are popular in France (and which are not)

The sales of purely electric cars are down by over a third, with data offering insights into the type of EVs that are currently the most popular

Electric cars: charging at French motorway services ‘too expensive’

Cost can sometimes exceed the price of fuel for the same journey. Motorway operators’ profits on chargers are far higher than for other services and goods

How French motorway service stations are changing (for the better)

More electric vehicles means more stops, prompting companies to rethink driver experiences

Huge variation in car repair costs in France, electric costs 15% more

Costs for repairing a car after an accident depend significantly on department and type of vehicle

New rules are killing off older cars unable to adapt in France

EU safety regulations include a range of high-end technological updates that older models may not be able to satisfy

Electric cars: Pros and cons of owning one in France

EVs represented one fifth of sales in November and December

Where in France is it cheapest to repair a car?

10 departments come in well under the national average

Explained: Electric vehicle grants, maintenance and charging in France

We look at how the electric car market works and what to know before buying or leasing

Buying an electric car in France: how government aid is changing

The changes come as the government also announced that the ‘social leasing’ €100 scheme was closed for 2024

More French supermarkets sell low-cost home chargers for electric cars

Lidl joins Carrefour and Auchan in selling ‘affordable’ wall-mounted kits to charge electric vehicles at home

McDonald’s France to offer fast electric car charge points

The fast food giant plans to install 2,000 fast-charging points across 700 of its car parks by 2025, at an estimated cost of €5-€6 per 100km of driving autonomy

Renault to launch electric car costing less than €20,000

The overall price could be even less after government grants, and will be part of the manufacturer’s aim to ‘democratise’ electric cars by 2031

Paris to hold vote on whether SUVs should pay more for parking

The proposal is the mayor’s latest move against large, pollution vehicles - but opponents have called it a ‘diversion’ tactic

Lease an electric car in France for €100 a month - who can benefit?

Millions of people are expected to be able to qualify under the new scheme announced by the government

How electric car grants are changing in France

State aid to help buy or rent an electric vehicle is to be limited to a models that satisfy new criteria from December 15

UK-France ferries take steps to reduce electric vehicle fire risk

As an investigation examines whether an electric car battery started a cargo ship fire, we look at the safety measures on Channel ferries

New carbon scores will keep foreign electric cars out of France

A higher score would mean more subsidy available for the buyer but Renault-owned Dacia could be adversely affected

Recap: practical changes in France include luggage, dentists, fraud

11 new French services, policies and events that may affect your everyday life

Navigating electric car challenges in France

A Connexion reader spells out some important considerations before trading in your car for a ‘cleaner’ vehicle

Driving in France: Readers’ views on switching to electric

Most people are happy with their electric cars but charging is still a problem for some readers

Driving in France: Is it time to switch to an electric car?

We look at the pros and cons, the financial help available for going electric, and the charging options

French motorway to test if electric lorries can charge while driving

If the trial on the A10 south-west of Paris is successful, the technology could be rolled out on a larger scale

Driving to France in an electric car: the case against

A Connexion reader argues that EVs are not so great for the environment as they are said to be

Do not minimise electric car CO2 emissions, says French association

A leading consumer association says CO2 produced during a car’s manufacturing is not taken into account when deciding how eco-friendly a vehicle is

Strike day, forest fires, upcoming tax cuts... new changes in France

We look at some of the upcoming changes happening in France from June onwards

France set to open its first electric car battery factory

It is part of Emmanuel Macron’s plans to reindustrialise the country

France hits 100,000 electric car chargers - but will they be used?

Public chargers are expensive and reportedly mainly used by holidaymakers

Citroën to sell 1,000 more tiny cars some can drive without a licence

The two-person My Ami Buggy vehicles have a maximum speed of 45km/h and go up to 75km on a single charge

‘Our London to Paris Electric Vehicle Rally dismisses range anxiety’

Organisers of the UK-France EV rally aim to prove that charging is no longer a concern

‘We tried out driving from Yorkshire to Dordogne in an electric car’

Journalist Nick Jenkins reports on how charging stops worked out travelling to his second home in France

Car charging points on increase in France but costs more than diesel

But with a projected ban on new diesel and petrol cars by 2035, the government believes expanding the charging network is crucial

What help is available to rent an electric car in France?

Generous grants are available in France when you swap your old car for an electric model, but did you know you can also get help when renting an electric vehicle?

France wants to make €100-a-month electric cars a reality

The first vehicles could be available as early as next year amid a drive to make it easier for low-income drivers to go electric

What are options to install electric car charge point at French home?

We also look at financial help available

Fast electric car charger designed in France can send power to grid

Renault promises the bi-directional charger will cost less than existing ones when it is introduced over the next 10 years

Recap: 2023 French state aid for switching to a less polluting car

A new income threshold has come into force. We look at the eligibility criteria and conditions

French door-to-door car hire firm looks to all-electric future

Carlili delivers vehicles to customers’ doorsteps and has capitalised on difficulties owning and parking a vehicle in cities

Iconic French car is unrecognisable in Renault’s electric SUV redesign

The new Renault 4 Electric will go on sale in 2025 with few design links to the classic original

Trains, cars, flights: What is new for travel in France in 2023

We look at a targeted fuel cost support package for people who need their cars to go to work, a new night train service and more

Tax breaks continue for installing electric car home charger in France

Drivers can install charging stations at their main and second homes and claim back up to €300 per unit

Independent French garages get aid to install electric charge points

State aid will cover up to 70% of the cost of installations as demand for electric vehicles overtakes the means to power them

How Paris’s new attempt at electric vehicles for hire will work

This time they can be parked anywhere and will have cameras inside to ensure users leave them clean and tidy

EU’s electric car deal could ‘wipe out’ European automobile industry

The EU’s decision to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 will increase the bloc’s dependence on China, says electric car expert Nicolas Meilhan

France to trial zero-interest loans for electric vehicle conversions

We explain the criteria to qualify and how it will work

France considers limiting electric car grants to EU vehicles only

The move follows similar action from the United States to protect its own car-making industry

Explainer: what are the rules on licence-free cars in France?

Sales of 'voiture sans permis' are growing with more car manufacturers making their own models - we look at the pros and cons of the VSP

Does France’s electric car grant apply to the Citroën Ami?

We look at the grants available and the criteria applied to them

Cost, lack of charging places: blocks on buying electric car in France

Almost a third of people polled say they are considering buying electric but have reservations on price and practicality

Increased aid announced for electric car purchases in France

President Macron said the extra help would be for the half of households on lower incomes. He also wants a price cap placed on electric charging stations

Renting an electric car in France: where, how and how much?

With fuel shortages around the country, more people are turning to renting electric cars – we look into different ways you can do the same

Thinking of buying an electric car in France? Now may be a good time

In 2023, the government plans to reduce one of the grants aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable, but also to introduce new access schemes

France’s most popular car is back – but not as you know it

Fifty years after Renault launched its ubiquitous R5, a top designer has given it a luxurious marble and diamanté makeover

Buying an electric car: What French aids are available to help?

A number of cities, departments and regions have their own schemes, on top of national offers to help make this greener option more affordable

Electric cars: northern France to become battery-making corridor

Five huge factories are being built or planned. One manufacturer with Renault deal was only founded in the 2020 lockdown

Cars by monthly subscription schemes growing in France

We look at the pros and cons, some examples of cost and the influence of Netflix and Spotify

€6,000 grant to help buy an electric car in France extended all year

It was originally set to end on July 1

Boilers, cars, loans: 10 changes for residents in France July 2022

We look at updated regulations on boilers, black boxes on new cars, extended opening times at the Louvre and more

Electric cars, hybrids, public chargers - views of EV owners in France

‘The best car I have ever owned’ - one reader owns a hybrid and an all-electric and gives his verdict on both, plus reader opinions on range, charging and cost

Electric car owners let down by lack of fast chargers in France

Demand for electric vehicles is growing and an EU ban on new fossil-fuel cars approaches but the French EV charging system already needs an overhaul

France’s electric car for €100/month scheme: who is eligible?

The leasing scheme is designed to help lower-income households

2022 changes for drivers in France: Higher taxes and speed limiters

Aid up to €6,000 to buy an electric car is also extended, CritAir rules tighten for some cities and more privatised radar cars take to the roads

Where to find electric car charging points in France?

Your question answered: how do I find charging points for my electric vehicle?

Can I buy an electric car in France and drive it in the UK?

It is perfectly legal to drive a left hand drive car in the UK, though make sure to go through the importation process properly

What state help is available in France to buy a new electric car?

The main aid to buy an electric car is the ' bonus écologique' and if you scrap an old more polluting car at the same time, you could receive additional money

Guide: what aid can I get to buy an electric car in France?

As France extends financial aid until July next year, we review what funds exist to help you buy a new electric or hybrid vehicle, to trade in your old car for new, or convert it to an electric model

French designer creates solar energy car that also powers your home

The prototype is currently being used by a couple who say that as well as providing them with transport, the vehicle provides two-thirds of the electricity they need at home

What aid is available for electric cars and charging points in France?

People buying electric vehicles can benefit from various government aids, although some are only available until June 2022

New help-to-buy scheme for ‘green’ vehicles in Ile-de-France

Households can claim up to €6,000, and businesses up to €15,000, to buy an electric or hydrogen vehicle

Tesla tops list of electric cars sold in France in 2021

New ranking puts the American brand ahead of usual favourites Renault and Peugeot, and was published just before government aid for electric cars dropped by €1,000

Electric vehicles will be ‘as cheap as fossil fuel’ in five years

Tumbling battery costs, adapted designs and production line changes mean electric vehicles in France will cost the same as fossil fuel cars within six years