That’s it, we finally know the list of cars that will be eligible for the environmental bonus next year in France. This way, a day before the scheduled date, potential buyers can find out if the new electric car they’re after can benefit from this valuable subsidy.

It will be recalled that the government has decided to redraw the contours of the bonus rules for 2024, including more precise, even protectionist criteria, even if it refuses to use this term. This new version of the environmental bonus lies in its focus on vehicles with the best carbon footprint.

Various environmental criteria are taken into account, such as the materials used, the type of battery, the energy consumption of the factory and the impact of vehicles. In other words, this measure is aimed at stopping the production of cars in China, namely, for example, the MG4 or the Tesla Model 3. Two models that sell particularly well in France.

About 65% of electric cars sold in France are eligible for the new bonus. However, it is important to note that state selection focuses on specific model options, which implies importance carefully check the relevant configuration on the brands website. For example, eight different variants were chosen for the BMW iX1.

Renault and Stellantis rub hands

As for European manufacturers, almost all Renault and Stellantis models claim the bonus. So the Renault Mégane, Twingo and Zoé are still affected, as is the upcoming Renault 5 E-Tech. At Stellantis, among the selected models are the ë-C4, DS 3 E-Tense, Peugeot e-208, Fiat 500 and 600, as well as Opel Astra and Corsa.

As for Tesla, only the German-made Model Y retains its bonus. Model 3 imported from China is not on the list. Apparently, this is enough to prompt Tesla to reconsider its production policy and move part of the production of its Model 3 to the Berlin Gigafactory.

But there’s no doubt MG is paying a heavy price for this new policy, as its MG4 avoids it due to being made in China. The manufacturer wants to build a factory in Europe by 2025 or even 2026, but by then the bonuses may disappear in France or be even more limited!

As you can also see, this is also over for the Dacia Spring, which, like the MG4, is made in China.

List of electric vehicles eligible for the bonus in 2024

Here is the list of cars eligible for the environmental bonus in France in 2024. However, note that certain versions of the cars mentioned are not affected, especially if they exceed the €47,000 threshold. This list is also likely to change throughout the year, notably with the integration of the new Citroën ë-C3 or R5 E-Tech.

• Abarth 500
• Audi Q4 45 E-Tron
• BMW 4 series
• BMW X series
• BMW iX1
• BMW iX2
• Citroën ë-C4
• Citroën ë-C4
• Citroën ë-Berlingo
• Citroën Jumpy Space Tourer
• Cupra Born 150 kW
• Cupra Born 170 kW
• DS 3 E-Tense
• Fiat e-Doblo
• Fiat 500e
• Fiat 600e
• Fiat Ulysses
• Hyundai Kona electric
• Jeep Avenger
• Mazda MX-30
• Mercedes-Benz EQA Class
• Mercedes-Benz EQB-class
• Mercedes-Benz EQT-class
• Minnie Cooper E
• Nissan Townstar
• Nissan Leaf
• Opel Combo
• Opel Combo E-Life
• Opel Astra
• Opel Astra Sports Tourer
• Opel Corsa
• Opel Mokka
• Opel Zafira Life
• Peugeot e-Rifter
• Peugeot 308
• Peugeot 3008
• Peugeot 208
• Peugeot 2008
• Peugeot Expert Traveler
• Renault Zoe
• Renault Twingo
• Renault Megane
• Renault Scenic
• Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric
• Skoda Enyaq
• Skoda Enyaq Coupe
• Skoda Enyaq 80
• Skoda Enyaq 80X
• Skoda Enyaq 80
• Skoda Enyaq 50
• Skoda Enyaq 60
• Smart Fortwo
• Tesla Model Y
• Toyota Proace City Verso Electric
• Volkswagen Up!
• Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 150 kW
• Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 107 kW
• Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 107 kW
• Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 125 kW
• Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 150 kW
• Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 109 kW
• Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 128 kW
• Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 210 kW
• Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 220 kW
• Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4MOTION 210 kW
• Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 250 kW
• Volkswagen ID.5 Pro 150 kW
• Volkswagen ID.5 Pro 128 kW
• Volkswagen ID.5 Pro 210 kW
• Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 220 kW
• Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 250 kW
• Volkswagen ID.7 Pro 210 kW
• Volvo C40
• Volvo XC40

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