This was reported in an interview with the newspaper our colleagues from An echo. President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macroncertifies that environmental bonus will be reinforced at the expense of 1000 euros for maximum ceiling height 7000 euros. The head of state also justified himself: ” Because we want to make an electric car accessible to everyone, we are even going to increase the environmental bonus from 6,000 to 7,000 euros for half of the most modest households. »

It is these latest motorcycles, announced by Emmanuel Macron regarding the new scale of the environmental bonus, that raise a serious question. What does he mean by “most humble”?

Environmental bonus €7000: what are the conditions?

The purpose of the environmental bonus is to encourage French households to take the plunge. This appeal to cars with zero emissions, mainly electric. The problem is that for many fellow citizens this type of transport remains mostly expensive. Moreover, several governments have already done so reduced aid amounts.

Thus, Emmanuel Macron gets this trend wrong by giving a push to an environmental bonus that should definitely be reduced by €1,000. To benefit from this maximum bonus of €7,000, the rule is simple. This last one is valid for vehicles sold under €47,000.

Therefore, if you are already familiar with the current environmental bonus, also dependent on the price of a new car, this new environmental bonus does not change the situation. Get out, therefore, too expensive electric models such as Tesla Model 3. As a reminder, the entry level from the American manufacturer is sold with 53,490 euros. Well above the maximum limit of €47,000 for the environmental bonus.

In addition, the head of state wants to encourage a “European performance”. In other words, the promotion of electric cars of European production. Emmanuel Macron adds: Americans are buying American and have a very aggressive government aid strategy. The Chinese are closing their market. We cannot be the only space, the most virtuous in terms of climate, that believes that there are no European advantages“.

Possible rent for 100 € per month

In parallel with the enhanced environmental bonus, let’s not forget the desire of the Head of State to offer car rental 100 euros per month, for the most modest households. This rental should see the world the second half of 2023.

If in fact nothing has been decided yet, then let’s remember the restrictions on circulation in the ZFE (zones with a low level of emissions). In Greater Paris, for example, the year 2023 is synonymous with stricter traffic rules. Indeed, all vehicles are classified Crit’Air 3 (and more) will be banned from driving in the Paris ZFE for a week, from 8am to 8pm. Remember that Crit’Air 3’s vehicle movement restrictions have been moved to July 2023. or more or less into the slot desired by the executive for the implementation of this rental system in the amount of 100€ per month.

It remains to be seen whether energy in a broad sense, electricity is in the lead, it is not going to jump ahead. in which case charge your electric car and control electrical appliances will become a luxury that not everyone can afford…

In this regard, Emmanuel Macron claims that ” from January 2023 we will also extend the tariff shield to electrical terminals (…) Today the prices remain acceptable, we will ensure that they remain so. »