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Grants & Incentives
France's Social Leasing Scheme Returns in 2026: Electric Cars From €94 a Month
July 22, 2026
By Hugo Beignon, Founder of ma-borne-electrique.com
France's social leasing scheme for electric cars is back since July 16, 2026, with 18 models starting at €94 a month.
France's subsidized electric-car leasing scheme returned on July 16, 2026, its third edition after the 2024 launch and the September 2025 renewal. The idea stays the same: let lower-income households drive a new electric car for a monthly payment well below market rates.
A new way of funding it
Unlike previous editions, the aid is no longer financed directly from the state budget. It now runs through the CEE mechanism, energy-savings certificates that require energy suppliers to fund ecological transition actions.
Bigger aid for European-made vehicles
The base aid is 6,500 euros, rising to 9,000 euros if the vehicle and its battery are made in the European Economic Area, and up to 9,500 euros if the motor is also EEA-made. The monthly rental cap was also raised, from 150 to 200 euros, with prices now starting at 94 euros a month across 18 eligible models.
Who can apply
Households that already benefited from the scheme in 2024 or 2025 aren't eligible for the 2026 edition. The government has allocated a 401 million euro budget, aiming to equip at least 50,000 more households.
The key numbers
- The scheme returned on July 16, 2026, funded through energy-savings certificates.
- Aid ranges from 6,500 to 9,500 euros depending on where the vehicle and battery are made.
- The monthly rental cap rose to 200 euros, with listed prices starting at 94 euros.
- 18 eligible electric models, not open to 2024 or 2025 beneficiaries.
Frequently asked questions
When did France's 2026 social leasing scheme start?
It returned on July 16, 2026, its third edition after the 2024 and 2025 rounds.
How much does social leasing cost per month?
Prices start from 94 euros a month, with the monthly rental cap raised to 200 euros for 2026.
Can I get social leasing again if I already used it in 2024 or 2025?
No, households that already benefited in 2024 or 2025 aren't eligible for the 2026 edition.
How is the 2026 social leasing scheme funded?
It's no longer financed from the state budget. It now runs through the CEE mechanism, energy-savings certificates that require energy suppliers to fund ecological transition actions.
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