Incentives for the purchase of an EV: we explain everything you need to know!

Bonuses, scrapping premiums, conversion premiums... There are a lot of incentives to help you switch to an electric vehicle. But there are so many options that it becomes difficult to choose. Let's review them together!

Is it profitable to buy an electric vehicle?

Penalties for combustion-powered vehicles, the introduction of Low Emission Zones, the energy transition and the substantial bonus currently in place for electric vehicles... All of these factors may convince you to take the plunge. But is buying an electric vehicle profitable?

Do EVs drop in value in the same way as combustion-powered vehicles ?

Before buying a vehicle, it is common to think about the option of reselling it in the near or distant future. Thus, you are entitled to ask yourself how much our electric vehicle will be worth in 5 years compared to a combustion-powered vehicle, and what elements come into play in the depreciation of this vehicle.

Which electric vehicle is best suited to go on holiday?

Being “tied down”: here is the #1 concern about electric vehicles, especially when it comes to going on holiday. How can you simplify your life in this scenario? Which electric vehicles are best suited for long trips? How can you best plan for charging at motorway service areas? Here are a few questions you can legitimately ask yourself. Follow the guide!

The INDIGO group chooses Electra to deploy the first fast charging hubs (150 kW) in its underground car parks in city centres

The INDIGO group and Electra have signed an agreement to equip INDIGO underground car parks with fast charging stations (150 kW). The two companies have set themselves the goal of deploying the first 10 charging hubs in the next 12 months: in Paris, in the Paris region and in major cities in other regions of France.

Our advice for renting an electric car.

Find out everything you need to know about renting an electric car, whether you want to rent an electric car or already own one.

The Chopard Group entrusts Electra with the deployment of fast charging hubs for electric vehicles in its dealerships

The Chopard Group, a major player in automotive distribution in France, has partnered with Electra, a French company specialised in fast charging for electric vehicles, to set up charging stations in its dealerships.

Altarea Commerce and Electra join forces to deploy ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles

Altarea Commerce has announced the signing of a partnership with Electra, a French company specialised in fast charging for electric vehicles.

Which electric vehicle supports fast charging?

Charging stations are the key to using electric vehicles. Electra has decided to offer fast charging stations as close as possible to city centres. The only thing left for you to do is to choose the right vehicle. And when you're not an expert, it's not easy.

As fuel prices rise, nearly half of French owners of combustion-powered vehicles are ready to switch to electric vehicles.

In the current geopolitical and economic context, the owners of combustion-powered vehicles have been strongly affected by increasing fuel prices and many of them are now considering other transport solutions. This is the conclusion of a survey carried out by OpinionWay on behalf of Electra, a specialist in fast charging for electric vehicles.

Electra signs a partnership with Weboost, the start-up of Louvre Hotels Group, to massively deploy ultra-fast charging hubs in urban areas

Louvre Hotels Group, the 2nd largest hospitality group in France and Europe, has signed an agreement with Electra through its start-up “Weboost” to install ultra-fast charging stations (150-300 kW) in the main French conurbations. The two companies aim to deploy their first 20 charging hubs by the end of 2022.

The interview with Aurélien de Meaux on Tech & Co, broadcast on BFM Business - Electra

Watch Aurélien de Meaux talk about Electra and fast charging in France on BFM Business in the Tech & Co programme presented by François Sorel...