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France Lifts 2026 EV Purchase Bonus to €5,700 for Europe‑Made Cars

By tying aid to Europe‑built vehicles, the policy steers buyers toward domestic industry.

Overview

  • Economy Minister Roland Lescure said the electric‑car bonus will be maintained in 2026 and raised to a maximum €5,700 for purchases of models made in France or elsewhere in Europe.
  • The current aid, revalorized in July, provides roughly €4,200 for modest and intermediate households and €3,100 for others, with some outlets reporting a 2026 scale of €5,700, €4,700 and €3,500 depending on income.
  • Eligibility requires a minimum environmental score defined by regulation, with an official list of qualifying models published by the state.
  • The scheme is funded through energy‑company contributions under the energy savings certificates mechanism (CEE).
  • Some coverage reports a supplementary premium for cars equipped with Europe‑made batteries, while Lescure highlighted the France‑built Renault 5 as the country’s best‑selling EV.