ELECTRIC VEHICLES FAQ
ADVANTAGES
Why buy an electric vehicle rather than a petrol or diesel vehicle?
In addition to the not insignificant impact on the environment thanks to the reduction in CO2 emissions, a PEUGEOT electric vehicle offers many advantages:
- Smooth driving with 0 noise, 0 vibration, 0 gear changes, 0 fuel, 0 C02 emissions when driving, 0 smell;
- Savings in fuel and maintenance;
- State funding assistance;
- No traffic restrictions during pollution spikes.
100% electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, which to choose?
An electric vehicle does not use fuel because it is powered by electric batteries. It is a totally non-polluting zero emission vehicle (ZEV). If you cover less than 50 km per day, its range (up to 362 km) will allow you to use it with peace of mind on only one full charge per week.
A hybrid vehicle gets some of its power from a petrol engine. A fully hybrid vehicle charges its batteries via the petrol engine when driving. A plug-in hybrid vehicle has to be plugged in to charge the battery and has a real electric range. A plug-in hybrid vehicle can travel further in electric mode than a full hybrid vehicle and this 100% electric mode can be easily activated by the driver. The electric mode also allows you to adapt your driving style to the type of road you are driving on.
COSTS
What support is available for the purchase of a 100% electric vehicle?
For the purchase of your electric PEUGEOT, you can benefit from several government and regional grants, which can be combined and personalised.
1/ ECOLOGICAL BONUS
From 1 January 2022 and extended until 31 December 2022, the ecological bonus scheme reserved for 100% electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids for private individuals will be as follows:
- 6,000 Euros bonus for the purchase of a 100% electric vehicle under 47,000 Euros;
- 2,000 Euros bonus for the purchase of a 100% electric vehicle between 47,000 Euros and 60,000 Euros;
- 1,000 Euros bonus for the purchase of a plug-in hybrid vehicle with a purchase price of less than 50 g/km and an electric range of over 50 km.
2/ CONVERSION BONUS
The conversion bonus is a scheme aimed at helping individuals to acquire a new or second-hand vehicle to replace their old diesel vehicle registered before 2011 and petrol vehicle registered before 2006.
This can be up to 5,000 Euros for the purchase of a vehicle from the PEUGEOT electric or plug-in hybrid range.
What support is available for the purchase of a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
For the purchase of your PEUGEOT plug-in hybrid, you can benefit from several government and regional grants, which can be combined and personalised.
1/ ECOLOGICAL BONUS
From 1 January 2022 and extended until 31 December 2022, plug-in hybrid vehicles benefit from a bonus of 1,000 Euros for the purchase of a plug-in hybrid vehicle with a purchase price of less than 50 g/km and an electric range of more than 50 km.
2/ CONVERSION BONUS
The conversion bonus is a scheme aimed at helping individuals to acquire a new or second-hand vehicle to replace their old diesel vehicle registered before 2011 and petrol vehicle registered before 2006.
This can be up to 5,000 Euros for the purchase of a vehicle from the PEUGEOT electric or plug-in hybrid range.
Are used electric vehicles eligible for state aid?
How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle at home?
What is the ecological bonus?
To facilitate the purchase of a more responsible vehicle, the State has set up a financial aid scheme with no income requirements.
The bonus is paid in the form of a grant for the purchase of a new or second-hand electrified vehicle and can amount to up to 6,000 Euros (depending on the amount of C02 emitted by the vehicle). This purchase bonus can also be combined with the conversion bonus for vehicles intended for destruction.
What is the conversion bonus?
The conversion bonus is a financial aid granted by the State for the purchase or lease of a more responsible new or second-hand vehicle in exchange for scrapping your old vehicle.
This conversion bonus can be combined with the ecological bonus and allows you to benefit from up to 5,000 Euros for the purchase of a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Which vehicles will benefit from the ecological bonus in 2022?
View the list of vehicles eligible for the ecological bonus of 1,000 Euros for the purchase or lease of 2 years or more and according to the CO2 emission rate:
- New electric vans or cars (CO2 emission rate = 0g/km);
- New hydrogen-powered vehicles (CO2 emission rate = 0g/km);
- Plug-in hybrid vehicles (CO2 emission rate between 21 and 50g/km);
- As well as second-hand vehicles.
Second-hand electric vehicles and the ecological bonus?
How to benefit from the conversion bonus in 2022?
BATTERIES
What is the warranty for the battery of a PEUGEOT electric vehicle?
Can the battery of my electric vehicle be replaced?
When purchasing an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, we advise you to subscribe to a Service Plan: everything is included to guarantee you peace of mind in use and resale at the best price:
- Traction battery capacity certificate;
- Replacement or repair of defective parts (e.g. battery);
- Replacement of wear-parts (e.g. brake pads, wiper blades, etc. );
- Periodic servicing;
- Roadside assistance (including running out of power).
Note: our traction batteries are guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 km.
DRIVING RANGE
What is the range of my electric vehicle?
How can I optimise the operating range of my vehicle?
Why is the range of an electric car less when it is cold?
Who certifies the range of an electric car?
CHARGING
How do I charge my electric vehicle?
Several charging solutions are available to facilitate your daily life in your electric vehicle:
- Home or private charging: you can charge your vehicle directly from home by choosing a domestic socket, a high-power socket or a Wall Box;
- Public charging: you can charge your vehicle at more than 47,000 charging points in France and nearly 250,000 charging points in Europe that are compatible with PEUGEOT electric cars.
How long will it take to charge my electric car?
Charging time cannot be stated exactly as it depends on several parameters:
- The power of the charging station and the charging cable used;
- The weather conditions;
- The charge level of your battery. The lower your battery level, the longer it takes to charge.
To optimise this time, the installation of a Wall Box at your home offers significant time savings.
On the road, use rapid charging stations wherever possible and retrieve 80% of your range in 30 minutes. The MyPeugeot application helps you to locate them in an instant.
How can I monitor the charging of my electric vehicle remotely?
Available free of charge on IOS and Android, the MyPeugeot application and its remote e-Command service allows you to start charging remotely or to schedule it at the time of your choice in order to take advantage of the most advantageous time periods. You can also monitor in real time the speed at which your vehicle is charging, and the remaining charging time. In the event of an unexpected interruption or when your vehicle is fully charged, you are alerted via the application.
The e-Commands service requires secure identification. To obtain this service, you can follow these instructions: https://youtu.be/MxFmmHSI0yQ
What are the recommendations for charging my electric car?
If you are charging your vehicle at home, we advise you to charge it during off-peak hours (between 9.30 pm and 7.30 am and 12 noon and 4 pm) in order to optimise the cost of charging. For more details, you can consult the official Enedis website: https://www.enedis.fr/heures-creuses
To optimise your charging time, the installation and use of a Wall Box at home offers you a significant time saving (4h to reach 80% range vs 25h on a standard domestic plug). On the road, use fast charging stations and retrieve 80% of your range in 30 minutes.
MAINTENANCE
What maintenance is required for an electric vehicle?
It requires less maintenance than a combustion-engine vehicle: no more oil changes, oil filter or clutch replacement or emissions check. Your visits to the workshop are therefore less frequent.
To manage your maintenance as you wish, the MyPeugeot application offers a virtual service booklet that helps you follow the recommended servicing schedule for your vehicle according to the information entered:
- Current kilometrage;
- Average annual kilometrage and information on your use (personal or business).
For ideal operation, you are asked to update this information manually and regularly (unless your vehicle is connected via Bluetooth or with a ConnectPacks contract, in which case the kilometrage update is automatic) and to note any maintenance carried out so that the service book is up to date.
In addition, if you subscribe to our digital Maintenance e-book service, you will also benefit from automatic updates of the maintenance operations performed by your repairers as part of the service plan.
And it's free.
To activate this service, make an appointment directly with a PEUGEOT sales outlet.
When should I make an appointment for the servicing of my PEUGEOT electric car?
It requires less maintenance than a combustion-engine vehicle: no more oil changes, oil filter or clutch replacement or emissions check. Your visits to the workshop are therefore less frequent.
To manage your maintenance as you wish, the MyPeugeot application offers a virtual service booklet that helps you follow the recommended servicing schedule for your vehicle according to the information entered:
- Current kilometrage;
- Average annual kilometrage and information on your use (personal or business).
For ideal operation, you are asked to update this information manually and regularly (unless your vehicle is connected via Bluetooth or with a ConnectPacks contract, in which case the kilometrage update is automatic) and to note any maintenance carried out so that the service book is up to date.
In addition, if you subscribe to our digital Maintenance e-book service, you will also benefit from automatic updates of the maintenance operations performed by your repairers as part of the service plan.
And it's free.
To activate this service, make an appointment directly with a PEUGEOT sales outlet.
TRIPS
Can I make long journeys with an electric car?
The entire PEUGEOT electric range allows you to benefit from rapid charging on the road or on the motorway.
In just 30 minutes, you can retrieve up to 300 km of WLTP range. To optimise charging, the Free2move application suggests an optimised route according to your battery capacity, remaining range, road topography and the charging stations available on your route.
How can I be sure to have enough battery power for long journeys?
You can estimate the range of your electric PEUGEOT free of charge according to your use thanks to our dedicated simulator. <Simulate your range>
Also, Free2Move's "route planning" function allows you to adjust and calculate your route according to your consumption, your remaining range and the charging stations available on your route.
Adopting a smooth driving style and activating the Eco mode on long journeys will avoid excessive energy consumption. Smooth acceleration and the use of regenerative braking can save up to 15% of your vehicle's range. Finally, remember to keep to the speed limit, as driving at high speeds will reduce the range of your vehicle.
How does the mobility pass work?
Can I drive in the rain or snow with an electric car?
The vehicle's bonnet and charging-port flap ensure that the electrical components are watertight, so you can enjoy the unique sensation of electric driving in the rain or snow. View our advice for worry-free use of your electric vehicle in everyday life:
- Before washing your vehicle, the charging-port flap must be properly closed;
- Do not wash your vehicle while charging or high-pressure wash the engine compartment or under the chassis;
- Do not allow water or dust to enter the connector or charging plug (risk of electric shock or fire);
- Finally, do not connect or disconnect the charging plug with wet hands (risk of electrocution).
AN ELECTRIC CAR
What is an electric car?
How does the motor of a 100% electric car work?
HYBRID CARS
What is a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
What is the difference between an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid?
How does a plug-in hybrid vehicle work?
What is the difference between a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
What is an EV, BEV, HEV, PHEV or FCEV car?
There are several abbreviations for the different types of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles:
- EV or "Electric Vehicle" and BEV for "Battery Electric Vehicle" for 100% electric vehicles;
- HEV or "Hybrid Electric Vehicle" for hybrid electric vehicles that are equipped with an electric motor and a combustion engine;
- PHEV or "Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle" for cars equipped with a combustion engine and a rechargeable battery electric motor;
- FCEV or "Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle" for electric vehicles that use a hydrogen-powered fuel cell instead of a battery.
BUSINESS VEHICLES
What support is available for the purchase of a 100% electric vehicle?
For the purchase of your electric PEUGEOT, you can benefit from several government and regional grants, which can be combined and personalised.
1/ ECOLOGICAL BONUS
From 1 January 2022 and extended until 31 December 2022, the ecological bonus scheme reserved for 100% electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids for business users is as follows:
- 4,000 Euros bonus for the purchase of a 100% electric vehicle under 47,000 Euros;
- 2,000 Euros bonus for the purchase of a 100% electric vehicle between 47,000 Euros and 60,000 Euros;
- 1,000 Euros bonus for the purchase of a plug-in hybrid vehicle with a purchase price of less than 50,000€, CO2 emissions less than 50 g/km and an electric range of over 50 km.
2/ CONVERSION BONUS
The conversion bonus is a scheme aimed at helping business users to acquire a new or second-hand vehicle to replace their old diesel vehicle registered before 2011 or petrol vehicle registered before 2006.
This can be between 2,500 Euros and 5,000 Euros for the purchase of a vehicle from the PEUGEOT electric or plug-in hybrid range.
Is electric the best choice for my business?
For both the company and the driver, electric vehicles offer many advantages:
- the same dimensions and load space as a petrol or diesel version;
- purchase subsidies, state exemptions and savings in use;
- less maintenance and servicing;
- a more comfortable drive: less noise, less vibration;
- zero CO2 emissions: access to low emission zones.
- up to 400 km of range.
What happens to the range when I drive with a load?
The weight of your load affects the range of your electric vehicle and the number of kilometres you can drive.
Would you like to switch to electric? Our simulator will show you the models that will meet your mobility needs and estimate the range you need for your activity.