Why is a new Tesla cheaper in Hauts-de-France?
This page is translated from the original post "Pourquoi une Tesla neuve est moins chère dans les Hauts-de-France ?" in French.
- 05/08/2025 12:19
Depending on the region of France where you live, the price of a new Tesla can vary by several hundred euros. Here’s why.
Since May 1, 2025, the exemption of the registration certificate for electric vehicles is no longer automatic. Each French region can now decide whether or not to apply an exemption from the regional tax, which represents the majority of the registration cost.
As it stands, there is only one region in France that offers this exemption: Hauts-de-France. And the savings are significant.
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Comparative Table Registration Certificate 2025 (Tesla Model Y Propulsion)
And the change is drastic for buyers of vehicles like the Tesla Model Y Propulsion, whose registration certificate price now varies greatly depending on the region.
| Region | Power Rate (€) | Regional Tax (8 HP) | Fixed Fees | Total Registration Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauts-de-France | 42.00 | 0 € (100% exemption) | 13.76 € | 13.76 € |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 43.00 | 344.00 € | 13.76 € | 357.76 € |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | 60.00 | 440.00 € | 13.76 € | 458.76 € |
| Bretagne | 60.00 | 480.00 € | 13.76 € | 493.76 € |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 60.00 | 480.00 € | 13.76 € | 493.76 € |
| Corse | 43.00 | 344.00 € | 13.76 € | 357.76 € |
| Grand Est | 60.00 | 480.00 € | 13.76 € | 493.76 € |
| Île-de-France | 54.95 | 439.60 € | 13.76 € | 453.36 € |
| Normandie | 60.00 | 480.00 € | 13.76 € | 493.76 € |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 53.00 | 424.00 € | 13.76 € | 437.76 € |
| Occitanie | 59.50 | 436.00 € | 13.76 € | 454.76 € |
| Pays de la Loire | 51.00 | 408.00 € | 13.76 € | 421.76 € |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | 59.00 | 472.00 € | 13.76 € | 485.76 € |
| Guadeloupe | 41.00 | 328.00 € | 13.76 € | 341.76 € |
| Guyane | 42.50 | 340.00 € | 13.76 € | 353.76 € |
| La Réunion | 57.00 | 456.00 € | 13.76 € | 469.76 € |
| Martinique | 53.00 | 240.00 € | 13.76 € | 276.76 € |
| Mayotte | 30.00 | 240.00 € | 13.76 € | 253.76 € |
End of a tax privilege for electric vehicles
Until April 30, 2025, all 100% electric cars were fully exempt from the regional tax on the registration certificate, which limited their registration cost to 13.76 €: 11 € for management fees + 2.76 € for delivery charge. As is still the case in Hauts-de-France.
However, since a reform came into effect on May 1, 2025, regional councils are free to apply or rescind this exemption. The elimination of the registration certificate exemption during an energy transition raises questions of consistency: while the State is cutting certain aids (ecological bonus replaced by the CEE Prime funded by energy providers), local authorities are further burdening the budgets of buyers of clean vehicles.
Be wary of price variations!
To know the final amount for the purchase or rental of a Tesla, make sure to enter your postal code in the configuration tool. It will automatically update the price of your vehicle.
The impact is not negligible as we noted in the article below about the rental price of a Tesla Model Y at 299 euros/month… if you live in Northern France. For others, it will be impossible.
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