Social leasing 2025: what is the assessment?
- Published on 23/01/2026 17:19
Social leasing promised access to electric cars for low-income households and rural areas in France.
In 2025, social leasing for electric vehicles reached a symbolic milestone, allowing 50,000 French people to access an electric car under simplified conditions. Designed to facilitate mobility for low-income households, this initiative combines social issues, ecology, and support for the national industry.
The figures provided by the Ministry of Economy reveal a particular focus on the most modest households and areas far from major metropolitan areas. More than half of the vehicles allocated have been destined for rural areas, where cars remain essential for daily life, while 45% of beneficiaries belong to the three lowest income deciles. This orientation reflects a clear will: to make electromobility accessible to those who need it most, without abandoning the ecological transition.
Everyone a winner?
The industrial impact is also significant. About one-third of the allocated vehicles are produced in France, highlighting the complementarity between social support and economic dynamism. The most requested models reflect this dual logic: practical, urban, and versatile compacts, such as certain Renault and Peugeot models, combining suitable range and local manufacturing.
The program remains attractive due to its formula: a monthly rent of less than 200 euros, with no initial deposit, and simplified support for administrative procedures. After a first edition in 2024 marked by strong demand, 2025 confirms the stability and effectiveness of the program.
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While the government has not yet unveiled the exact outlines of the 2026 edition, the repeated success of this social leasing demonstrates that it constitutes a concrete lever to democratize electromobility, while supporting the local economy and improving access to sustainable mobility for the French who are farthest from major cities.
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