For several years now, the government wants to do everything to encourage motorists to switch to electricity. To do this, several levers are activated, such as an environmental bonus, an increase in the penalty or a reinforcement EPZ throughout France. And it seems to be working, as sales of zero-emission cars continue to accelerate, matching diesel sales last December. However, this type of engine still remains inaccessible to many motorists due to its high price. The situation that the government now wants to correct. This is how Emmanuel Macron made a big promise during his presidential campaign.

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A car for €100

The President really confirmed his desire to create ” social leasing“, which would allow the most modest to benefit from an electric car only at the price 100 euros per month. But after his re-election, radio silence. But while the European Union has just voted again to ban heat engines, the government is once again making good on its promise. When asked by France Info, the Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Unity, Christophe Bechaux, provided new details. He claims that this device will set in 2023“.

Reservations will open soon

Needless to say, the latter indeed explains that ” booking will be possible” from the end of the year, although a specific date has not yet been announced. We will also have to wait a while before we know the terms of participation of the motorists concerned. Then this measure should concern only the most modest, as it already happened with the fuel allowance of 100 euros, which was extended for one month.