Convert your electric thermal vehicle

Authorized in France since then 2020, the retrofit must replace the heat engine from its car par An electric motor and a battery pack. The ban on the sale of new thermal vehicles throughout Europe by 2035, Added to Development of areas a Low emissions (ZFE), Should helpa practical In France. A solution technique intended to extend the life of the life of thermal models by reducing emissions of CO2.

The establishment of low -emission areas in large agglomerations of over 150,000 inhabitants and the establishment of critics cartoons (from 0 to 5) have clearly likely to penalize the owners of vehicles that age. With almost 60% of the French car fleet that will be prohibited by access to these metropolises by 2030, so called “polluting” cars will actually be reconstructed (breaking destruction) or exchanged with a more virtuous vehicle with conversion bonuses. Faced with this observation, the retrofit is therefore a more accessible alternative to offer a electric car Much cheaper than new. For professionals and individuals, diesel vehicles gradually banned from the cities affected by the Zfe could therefore find a second young man at a lower cost.

Originally from the United States, even if the French Renault Dauphine is the first model known to be retrofité in 1959-, the practice consists in freeing a petrol or diesel car of its original motorization and to graft an electric motor, a battery and a management module. Between 1995 and 2005, France experienced in particular its retrofit period with the Peugeot Partner and 106, the Citroën Berlingo and Saxo e Renault CANGOO, all transformed into electric vehicles.

In order to benefit from an electric backfit in France, cars, utility And other coaches must of course have a thermal engine and have more than 5 years (more than 3 years for two wheels, three wheels and quadricycles) before their processing. They must also be in your possession for more than a year and it is not possible to sell them within 6 months. Finally, when the conversion device was installed by a professional approved for its approval (certificate of conformity), it is mandatory to travel more than 6,000 km before reselling a thermal car transformed into electric.

In addition, a retrofité car must maintain the same characteristics as the original thermal vehicle with an identical weight and a distribution of the masses (10%tolerance), which limits the weight of the battery and its capacity -which rarely exceeds 100 km of autonomy -. In addition to the power of the electric motor that can be less than that of the original heat engine, this low autonomy implies an almost daily recharge and has a direct impact on the life of the battery.

As regards the financial aid of the government and regional, the amount of the retrofit prize is € 5,000 for a car whose owner has a reference tax income than a fee less than or equal to € 18,000 (€ 2,500 for a tax income of more than € 18,000). The retrofit bonus is € 5,000 for a van and € 1,100 for a two wheels, three -wheeled or motorcycle quadricycle.

Note that the retrofit could also be adapted AA electrical vehicle original.

In this sense, the producers would imagine a removable battery system from the drawing table in which the old package would be recycled with any technical innovation on the cells. A real problem of correct mobility at the service of the ecological transition, the retrofit option already exists on some electric scooters of 50 and 125 cc and on cars without permission as Citroën Ami or Biro. The practice could therefore democratize and even extend to utility vehicles (special vans) and the bus to offer them a second life. Despite the ban on marketing vehicles that emit greenhouse gases since 2035 in Europe, no less than 20 million thermal cars will still be in circulation in France on this date.

Conclusion

Since 2020, the practice of retrofitting vehicles in France has gained traction as an effective solution for transitioning from traditional internal combustion engines to electric motors and battery packs. With the European ban on the sale of new thermal vehicles set for 2035 and the growing establishment of Low Emission Zones (ZFE), this retrofit option has become an essential tool for reducing emissions and extending the lifespan of older vehicles.

By replacing a vehicle’s heat engine with an electric motor, retrofitting provides a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to scrapping older models. This process not only helps in reducing CO2 emissions but also supports the broader goals of environmental sustainability, making it an appealing option for car owners looking to adapt their existing vehicles to meet future regulations.

As these technical solutions continue to evolve, retrofitting could become a widespread practice in France and across Europe, enabling vehicle owners to keep their older models while contributing to cleaner air and a greener future.