Even if you consider the 20% increase in consumption due to the use of E85 over Super Unleaded, running E85 will still save you at least one Euro per litre. This is a huge boost for households in these dark times.
A compact car can bring in fifty euros per full. However, you will need to make your conversion profitable before you can save money.
The price for the transformation, which includes the cost of the box and installation, can vary depending on the vehicle. Did you know you could pay less?
Hauts de France pays 40% of the costs of converting petrol cars into E85 bioethanol. This is up to 400 euros, plus tax. This aid is given on a need-based basis. The Department of the Somme decided to add 20% of the installation cost, subject to a limit of EUR150.
The kit can be funded up to 50% with regional and departmental aid. This system is also completed by Oise and Aisne departments. These provisions can be used to cover 60-80% of the cost for purchasing and installing an E85 container.
Since its inception, the region has supported the sector with "1,000 boxes at EUR1" and "5,000 boxes supported up until EUR500" operations. Regional aid is currently limited to EUR550. From July 16, it will increase to EUR250, with a cap of 5,000 boxes.
You will need to live in Grand Est and have a registered main residence. East.
The PACA region provides coverage up to EUR250 per installation. Assistance is available to individuals, as well as companies, associations, and the self-employed up to a maximum of ten vehicles.
Conditions:
Apprenticeships or employment
The residence must be in Provence-Alpes -Cote d'Azur
The work place must be in Provence-Alpes -Cote d'Azur
Home must be located at least 30km from the work place
The household income ceilings cannot exceed EUR2,400 per monthly before withholding tax. Two minimum wages
* Natural persons who own a private petrol vehicle for personal or professional use and whose domicile is in the region of Provence-Alpes Cote d'Azur. One vehicle will be eligible for assistance.
Private law organizations (companies and associations, self-employed, etc.) Owners of private companies or company cars whose head office or establishment the vehicle is attached is in the region.
The system will be available until 10,000 vehicles are converted.
The Nice Cote d'Azur Metropolis provides a subsidy equal to 50% of supply and installation costs. Its maximum amount is EUR300
Some municipalities, such as Coeur de Lozere (Occitanie Regional), La Tour du Pin, Mormant, Grigny and Grigny, in Isere or Libourne, New Aquitaine, offer their own assistance.
Individuals are eligible for a fixed financial assistance of EUR500 from Ile-de-France. Half of the cost of the box is covered by Dammarie-les-Lys or Montereau in Seine-et-Marne.
All aids come with conditions. The vast majority of cases will require you to reside in the area, municipality, or department concerned. You also need to meet income criteria to install an approved box, and own a vehicle covered by the aid. It is best to speak with local professionals or your regional government. Information can also be provided by manufacturers of approved units, such as Biomotors or Flexfuel.
