Several years have passed since then ecological bonus/malus system was implemented in France. The goal? Encourage motorists to buy cleaner cars, especially electric ones. The latter has developed significantly over the years, as it is no longer possible to use public assistance to afford a new hybrid model with heat or battery. From now on, it applies only to electric ones. There have also been many changes regarding fines, as the maximum amount has been significantly revised upward in recent years. And, unfortunately, this is far from the end.

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A new reform

The government did present its own a few days ago bill on green industry, aimed at the reindustrialization of France. And obviously there was a question about the penalty, which should arise soon anyway. Indeed, Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says the tax will soon be lifted. We remind you that it is currently limited 50% of the cost of the car. However, this may soon cease to be the case. Thus, it is possible that the fine will be higher than the total amount of the purchased car. This should seriously scare off customers, even the wealthiest ones.

There is no more maximum amount

However, the number of vehicles covered by this measure remains quite limited at the moment and will increase even more in the coming years. Indeed, more and more manufacturers are abandoning the production of sports cars in favor of electric ones. In addition, the government will also consider removing the maximum penalty amount, currently displayed at €50,000. Therefore, it is theoretically possible that in the next few years we will have to pay an even higher price.