The social electric car leasing scheme has reached its target for 2025, with 50,000 vehicles allocated, according to figures released by the government. Relaunched last fall as part of the energy savings certificates program, this mechanism aims to facilitate access to electric vehicles for low-income households who rely on their cars for work.
Since its inception, social leasing has already enabled more than 100,000 beneficiaries to access a new vehicle at a controlled cost, while supporting the national industrial sector. This second wave confirms the appeal of the program, with rents starting at around €100 per month and a strong presence in rural areas.
A deliberate social and territorial targeting
Nearly half of the beneficiaries belong to the lowest income brackets, while more than half of the vehicles are destined for households living outside major urban areas. A significant proportion of the cars are also used in areas with air quality issues, and more than a third of the models ordered are produced in France.
To qualify, applicants must meet specific income and professional use criteria for the vehicle. The lease is subject to a maximum rent and a minimum term of three years, and cannot be combined with other purchase incentives. The government sees this as a key tool for accelerating the ecological transition while reducing inequalities in access to mobility.
