A new grant scheme for buying or leasing a used electric car opens for applications on 1 September 2026 — funded through France's Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) scheme, not the existing new-car bonus écologique.
Unlike the existing electric car grant for new vehicles, which is income-tested and deducted automatically at the dealership, this new scheme covers used electric cars, has no income requirement, and works differently — you apply directly to a participating energy supplier rather than receiving an automatic discount.
Who Funds It
The grant is financed through the Certificats d'Économies d'Énergie (CEE) scheme — energy and fuel suppliers are required to fund energy-transition measures, and this is one of them. It isn't a direct government payment.
Eligibility
To qualify, the vehicle must be:
- 100% electric — hybrids are excluded
- First registered in France between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2023. A vehicle first registered abroad and later imported into France doesn't qualify
- Bought or leased from an authorised automotive professional — private sales aren't eligible
- In good battery condition: at least 80% of original battery capacity, or a remaining range of at least 200 km (or 80% of its type-approved range)
You must also commit to keeping the vehicle for at least three years — or, if leasing, the lease itself must run at least three years (excluding automatic renewal).
There's no income condition attached to this grant.
How Much
The exact amount depends on which energy supplier you apply through, and the suppliers themselves haven't been confirmed yet. Once known, it'll be worth comparing offers rather than accepting the first one.
A higher amount is available for home-help and personal-care professionals (carers for the elderly or people with disabilities), but only for a vehicle that also:
- Costs no more than €25,000 including VAT and battery
- Weighs less than 1,800 kg kerb weight
This enhanced amount only applies to orders or lease contracts accepted before 1 January 2027, with delivery completed before 1 July 2027 — a narrower window than the scheme's general eligibility.
How to Apply
Applications open 1 September 2026 — but as of now, the government hasn't named which energy suppliers will actually offer the grant. No official list of participating suppliers exists yet; the only guidance so far is to check individual suppliers' own websites once they confirm their involvement, and to compare offers rather than take the first one you find, since amounts will vary by supplier. Payment method (bank transfer, cheque, etc.) will also depend on which supplier you go with.
You can claim this grant for up to 5 used electric cars.
We'll update this article as more details — participating suppliers, exact grant amounts, and where to apply — become available.
Sources: Une nouvelle aide pour l'achat d'une voiture électrique d'occasion (service-public.gouv.fr)