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.