Energy Check 2023: An Additional Support for Driving Electric

The French government shared today its eligibility criteria for the 2023 energy check, in addition to other aid already available.

The check, which will be sent starting April 21, 2023, will allow 5.8 million households to pay less for their electricity bills, heating, and some energy-related work. The government estimates that 20% of the most modest households will benefit from this aid.

This new energy check must be used before March 31, 2024. The amount of aid received depends on your income tax declarations, ranging from 48 to 277 euros. The Ministry of Ecological Transition, responsible for this aid, also reminds that no action is required on your part to receive it. In other words, it will be sent automatically based on your declarations. You can also use this energy check to pay for your electric car recharging, as the energy check applies to electricity bills.

Who benefits from these aids, and how much?

You must have declared a reference taxable income (RFR) per consumption unit (UC) of less than €11,000 in 2021 to qualify. The Ministry of Ecological Transition specifies the eligibility conditions for the different aid amounts based on RFR/UC:

The first person in your household counts as 1 UC, the second as 0.5 UC, and subsequent members as 0.3 UC. However, these values are halved for minor children living alternately with each parent.

The 2023 energy check can be combined with existing aid for wood and fuel oil. The dedicated portal for these aids allows you to perform a simulation.

Furthermore, as in previous years, this check will help you offset your energy bills (electricity or gas), purchase fuel (wood or fuel oil), and carry out certain energy-related works. Therefore, your check may be invested in an electric vehicle charging station at home?

Charging your electric car at home, how much does it cost?

The Mobiwisy team guides you on this topic, to charge your car with peace of mind. The energy check can indeed help you pay for your home charging station. Here’s a typical scenario:

• An average mileage of 1,000 km
• Using a city car such as the Peugeot e-208 (consuming 15.5 kWh/100 km)
• The regulated electricity price from EDF: €0.2062 in March 2023

In this case, recharging will cost you only about 32 euros on average for 1,000 km. The lowest level of the energy check provides €48 to a household. This amount could theoretically allow for up to 1,500 km of travel. Maybe a good way to plan your next vacation?

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