Kilometer Tax for Electric Cars: Is France Soon to be Affected?

The United Kingdom is officially implementing a distance-based tax for electric cars, a decision that could herald the evolution of automotive taxation in France.

In France, there is currently no distance-based tax for electric vehicles officially on the agenda. Nevertheless, discussions are advancing. The Court of Auditors, France Stratégie, and several economists have been warning for many years about the gradual disappearance of revenue from the TICPE, an issue that will weigh increasingly heavily on public finances with the rise of electric mobility. Several scenarios already discuss a contribution ranging from 1 to 5 cents per kilometer, depending on the type of vehicle or annual mileage.

Tax Justice?

One essential question remains: is a distance-based tax really the best solution? While its principle seems appealing, as it makes drivers contribute based on their actual road usage, its implementation appears particularly complex. Mileage records, audits, fraud risks, administrative management, protection of personal data… these are all challenges that could quickly complicate the system.

Other options exist. An annual sticker, adjusted according to the type of vehicle or its weight, would offer the advantage of simplicity. Taxation at the time of purchasing a new vehicle, or even at the time of resale, could also help gradually compensate for the decrease in fuel-related revenues without the need for ongoing monitoring of the miles driven. If the British example shows that automotive taxation is set to evolve, the form it will take remains largely open. One certainty remains: states will need to find a new funding model as electric vehicles replace internal combustion engine models.

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