France Expands Electric Car Leasing for Low-Income Drivers; Germany Considers Similar Scheme
France is expanding its 'Social Leasing' program, offering discounted electric car leasing to low and middle-income individuals. The second round has begun, with a reduced subsidy of €7,000 per car. Meanwhile, Germany is considering a similar program, with the SPD pushing for its implementation.
Transparency International Europe (T&E) has proposed using the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) to finance such a program in Germany, arguing that the current funding pot is insufficient. They also suggest making access to public transport and scrapping old combustion engines prerequisites for participation. In France, the program aims to provide short-term access to affordable electric cars, potentially strengthening the used car market. German officials are looking to France's experiences as they consider implementing a similar scheme.
With France's Social Leasing program underway and Germany contemplating a similar initiative, the focus is on affordable electric mobility for low and middle-income households. The use of funds and potential prerequisites for participation remain topics of discussion.
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