The numbers are instructive. If we look at registration of new cars in France Last year, electricity received 25% of the market, and at the same time, diesel models unscrewed…by 31%! Since the beginning of the year, electricity has even overtaken diesel! They are called bestsellers in France Peugeot 208, Dacia Spring or even Tesla Model 3. But what hinders their ambitions (not to mention autonomy) is the prohibitively high price. According to a Deloitte study published in early 2023, the most acceptable purchase price for an electric car would be 30,000 euros for most respondents. But today their prices range from 30,000 to 50,000 euros. Not even talking about high-quality models! Are there any other models available?

Help lower the bill

They rarely start below the symbolic bar of 20,000 euros. In most cases, this price is reached only once environmental bonus conclusion… He can achieve 7,000 euros for a private car, and 8,000 euros for a utility or hydrogen vehicle. It can be combined conversion bonus, which supports the replacement of a car deemed to be polluting with an electric or hydrogen vehicle. It is limited 6000 euros. Finally, the state put in place means of installing a charging station home. In particular, they allow you to benefit from a tax credit of 300 euros, and one 5.5% VAT only. Here are the aids available. As for models available up to €20,000, this is essentially a question city ​​cars or even mini city cars.

Dacia Spring electric

It is Dacia Spring that opens the electric ball in France. It is available from €19,800 (bonus not deducted) entry-level Essential processing. A small 27.4kWh battery provides the range 250 kilometers about. Quite enough for a mini model intended primarily for the city.

Renault Twingo

The smallest Renault will start in the same category 25,250 euros, from which you can subtract the ecological bonus. For that price, the electric Twingo E-Tech offers Authentic trim with a small 22kW battery. What to drive on electricity 190 kilometers.

Citroen Ami

It is more a electric quad bike city ​​than a real car designed for country trips. Citroën Ami, a small cube with a speed of up to 50 km/h, has a autonomy of about 70 kilometers with one charge. Small, but with its own call price 7990 euros, you can afford it for €7,090 after the quad bonus.

Conclusion?

As you can see, the offer is ultimately (very) thin. Former more affordable models blew up the shelves. The Volkswagen e-Up!, Smart Fortwo EQ or Fiat 500e can no longer claim the title of “electric under €20,000″…

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