The conversion bonus, also known as the scrapping bonus, has undergone changes in 2023. Vehicles concerned, criteria for benefiting from them, amounts paid: Automobile-Propre tells you everything.
What is the conversion bonus?
This is aid paid by the State, conditional on the scrapping of an old petrol or diesel vehicle, in order to encourage the purchase of low-polluting vehicles.
What are the eligibility criteria for the conversion bonus?
- You must be domiciled in France.
- You must buy or lease a vehicle (contract of at least two years) and not resell it within one year of its purchase or lease, nor before having traveled at least 6000 km for cars / utilities, 2000 km for 2/3 wheels and quadricycles.
- Your reference tax income per unit must be less than or equal to 22 983 € (14 089 € for the purchase or rental of a thermal or hybrid vehicle).
- You cannot benefit from the conversion bonus only once.
Which vehicles should be scrapped?
To can benefit from the conversion bonus in 2023it is imperative scrapping an old diesel or petrol vehicle. The old scrapped vehicle must be a car or van with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes. The date of the first registration of this vehicle must be before 2011 for diesel and before 2006 for gasoline. In addition, the vehicle must have belonged to the beneficiary for at least one year and must not be considered damaged.
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Which vehicles are eligible for the conversion bonus?
- cars (with a mass in running order under 2.4 tonnes) whose price does not exceed €47,000.
- utilities (with a mass in running order under 3.5 tonnes) (ceiling of €50,000 for thermals).
- quadricycles with an electric motor, with an engine of maximum net power at least equal to 2 or 3 kW according to European standard
- 2 or 3 wheels with an electric motor, with an engine of maximum net power at least equal to 2 or 3 kW according to European standard.
- electrically assisted bicycles.
CO2 conditions are set for thermal cars and utility vehicles (detailed in the amounts category).
Can I benefit from the conversion bonus for a used vehicle?
The answer is simple: yes. The rules set out below are valid for new or used models.
What steps to obtain the conversion bonus in 2023?
Two options are possible:
- The conversion premium is deducted from the vehicle invoice, or the first rent in the case of a rental. The concessionaire then pays you an advance (however, he is not required to do so).
- The conversion premium is paid by the Service and Payment Agency after you have made the request yourself, after the purchase of your vehicle, on the dedicated site. This request must be sent within six months after the invoicing or payment of the first rent.
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What are the conversion premium amounts?
The conversion bonus for an electric car
- €6,000 if your reference tax income per unit (RFR/P) is less than €6,359.
- €6,000 if your RFR/P is less than €14,090 AND the home/work distance is greater than 30 km or you travel more than 12,000 km per year for work.
- €2,500 for other cases up to an RFR/P of €22,983.
- €2,500 for legal persons.
The amounts of the conversion bonus for electric cars are limited to 80% of the acquisition cost.
The scrapping bonus for an electric utility vehicle
For an electric utility, the amount of the 2023 conversion bonus will depend on the category and income.
If your reference tax income per unit (RFR/P) is less than €6,359, or if your RFR/P is less than €14,090 AND the home/work distance is greater than 30 km or you travel more than 12,000 km per year for work, the amounts are:
- Classe I : 40% of the acquisition price within the limit of 6 000 €
- Class II : 40% of the acquisition price within the limit of 8 000 €
- Class III : 40% of the acquisition price within the limit of 10 000 €
For other cases with an RFR/P under €14,090, those with an RFR/P of €14,090 to €22,983 and legal persons, the amounts are:
- Classe I : 40% of the acquisition price within the limit of 5 000 €
- Class II : 40% of the acquisition price within the limit of 7 000 €
- Class III : 40% of the acquisition price within the limit of 9 000 €
The amounts of the conversion premium for electric utilities are limited to 40% of the acquisition cost.
The conversion bonus for a hybrid car, a hybrid utility, plug-in hybrid or thermal
There is more distinction on the 2023 scrapping bonus for plug-in hybrids. The rule depends on CO2. If the vehicle is new, it must emit a maximum of 122 g of CO2 per km. Same thing for a second-hand vehicle registered for less than 6 months (from the date of invoicing). If the date is more than six months old, the maximum is 132 g/km, WLTP standard.
The CO2 level threshold is modified when the date of first registration is before March 1, 2020. 122 and 132 are replaced by 94 and 104 g/km, NEDC standard.
Once the CO2 condition has been met, the premium is:
- €4,000 if your reference tax income per unit (RFR/P) is less than €6,359.
- €4,000 if your RFR/P is less than €14,090 AND the home/work distance is greater than 30 km or you travel more than 12,000 km per year for work.
- €1,500 for other cases up to an RFR/P of €14,090.
- 0 € for the rest and legal persons.
The amounts of the conversion premium for hybrid cars are limited to 80% of the acquisition cost.
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The scrapping bonus for quadricycles and electric two-wheelers
- €1,100 if your reference tax income per unit (RFR/P) is less than €14,090.
- €100 if your RFR/P is between €14,090 and €22,983.
- €100 for legal persons.
The amounts are limited to 40% of the acquisition cost.
The 2023 conversion bonus for an electric bike
You can also claim the conversion bonus to buy a new electric bike, if you scrap an old car. The amounts are:
- €3,000 if your reference tax income per unit (RFR/P) is less than €6,359 (or if you are a disabled person).
- €1,500 if your RFR/P is between €6,359 and €22,983.
- €1,500 for legal persons.
The amounts are limited to 40% of the acquisition cost.
What are the additional bonuses in EPZs?
For all types of vehicles, you benefit from a surcharge of 1 000 € if you live or work in a low mobility emission zone (ZFEm).
If your local authority (municipality, department, etc.) paid you assistance to buy or lease a vehicle ” own “the surcharge is increased within the limit of 2 000 € additional. If the local aid is €3,000, the additional premium is €1,000, increased by €2,000, i.e. €3,000.
Can the conversion bonus be combined with other state aid?
Yes ! In the case of the acquisition of a utility vehicle or a new electric car, the conversion bonus can be combined with the ecological bonus.
Furthermore, the conversion bonus can be combined with the ecological bonus of €1,000 for the purchase of an electric vehicle second-hand by a natural person (non-company). This can make it possible to reach a total aid of €6,000 depending on the household’s resources.
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