In the current situation, it is (still) not possible for people with low incomes to switch to an electric car. These households are more likely than average to own a relatively old, fossil fuel-powered vehicle (CBS, 2023). By offering affordable private lease contracts, households in the lowest income groups are enabled to switch to an electric lease car for € 99 per month.
In France, a social leasing scheme was introduced in December 2023, under which 50,000 applications were accepted. The cost to users of this social lease ranges from € 49 to € 150 per month per vehicle, and the scheme is aimed at the lower half of the income distribution in France.