Driving electric is cheaper, but under certain conditions

The UFC-Que Choisir reveals a study confirming that electric cars are an economically advantageous alternative in the long term.

It is reassuring to see that the UFC-Que Choisir, an organization that can hardly be accused of pro-electric lobbying, firmly supports electric vehicles as a financially viable long-term alternative. This perspective is all the more valuable as it is based on an objective analysis of environmental and financial issues. However, this reality can only be enforced if two fundamental conditions are maintained: ongoing financial support for the purchase of electric vehicles and electricity prices that stay reasonable. Currently, both levers are under threat due to governmental decisions that risk jeopardizing this ecological transition.

Helping drivers instead of infantilizing them

The state’s support for electric mobility was clearly weakened in 2025. The removal of the trade-in bonus and the significant reduction of the ecological bonus mark a major setback. Instead of assisting citizens in their transition to cleaner vehicles, the government seems disconnected from household economic realities. One of the first measures to rethink is to hold motorists more responsibly in a constructive way, by offering practical incentives suited to market conditions. For example, why not consider electric charging credits for households committed to electrifying their mobility, rather than maintaining poorly designed bonuses that do not benefit everyone fairly?

The issue of unequal access to private charging stations, as well as the potential increase in electricity prices, also constitutes a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. It becomes imperative to implement strict regulation of electricity and public charging station prices, so as not to undermine the economic advantages of electric mobility. The government has a crucial role to play in ensuring a fair and sustainable transition; otherwise, electric vehicles could quickly lose their economic appeal.

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