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Electric car for 94 euros per month in France

France has relaunched a program that allows citizens with lower incomes to drive a new electric car for just 94 euros per month.

It is a so-called "social leasing" program that is financially supported by the state, and in which domestic manufacturers such as Stellantis and Renault participate.

According to the terms for 2026, the French government will make more than 10 different models available to buyers, and some of them, such as the Citroen e-C3, will be able to drive for less than 100 euros per month, starting with a monthly installment of 94 euros. Stellantis has also confirmed that it will implement solutions for extension or redemption at the end of the contract with this program launched by the French government, but it is also launching a new program for access to used electric vehicles.

France has already brought more than 100,000 new electric vehicles to the roads through the first two phases of this project. In addition to reducing emissions, the goal is to rejuvenate the vehicle fleet, increase road safety, and reduce the cost of using a car for citizens.

The program aims to provide lower-income families with access to new electric vehicles with very affordable monthly payments.

The French example shows that an electric car does not necessarily have to be a luxury reserved for the wealthiest buyers. With government support and favorable monthly payments, new cars can become available to a much wider range of citizens.

You can get an electric car for €94 per month in France through the government's "Leasing Social" (Social Leasing) program, which allows low-income households to lease brand-new electric vehicles with no upfront down payment.

The €94/Month OfferThe specific Opel Corsa-e is available for as low as €94 per month under this scheme. Other highly affordable models include the Citroën ë-C3 (from €54/month) and the Fiat Grande Panda Electric (from €95/month).

To qualify for this ultra-low monthly rate, you must meet the following conditions:

Income limit: Your taxable reference income per tax share (Revenu Fiscal de Référence par part) must be €16,300 or less.

Employment status: You must be working or a student, and live more than 15 km from your workplace OR drive more than 8,000 km per year for professional purposes.

Contract terms: The lease is a long-term rental (Location Longue Durée or LLD) running for a minimum of 3 years, typically covering at least 12,000 km per year.

How to apply...Applications and reservations are managed through certified car dealerships and government-approved rental companies. You can find detailed program rules, participating dealerships, and book your car directly on the Official French Public Service Platform or the Beev Electric Vehicle Guide.

If you want, I can help you:

-Compare this model with the Citroën ë-C3 or Fiat Grande Panda

-Explain how the Ecological Bonus works if you decide to purchase outright instead

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