Financing the purchase of an electric lorry by a road haulage micro-business or SME with the “Aide EDF — Passage au camion électrique (offre 80 ans)” scheme
“Aide EDF — Passage au camion électrique (offre 80 ans)” is an aid listed by EDF: an EDF grant for road haulage micro-businesses and SMEs buying one or two electric lorries, of €15,000 per lorry and capped at 2 lorries per establishment, funded directly by EDF separately from the CEE mechanism and State aid. The access criteria, the expenditure base and the timetable must be checked in the official documentation before including it in the financing plan.
EDF lists the “Aide EDF — Passage au camion électrique (offre 80 ans)” scheme for the purchase of an electric lorry by a road haulage micro-business or SME. The source entry notably states: an EDF grant for road haulage micro-businesses and SMEs buying one or two electric lorries, of €15,000 per lorry and capped at 2 lorries per establishment. It is funded directly by EDF as part of its campaign to electrify the HGV fleet, separately from the CEE mechanism and State aid. The catalogue describes aid of €15,000 per lorry, up to two vehicles and €30,000 in total. This is a commercial offer to be confirmed with EDF, not a permanent public scheme. To decide whether this aid can really contribute to your project, compare the planned costs with the rules in force and confirm the company’s eligibility before any commitment.
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Who can apply
The scheme is listed by EDF. Eligibility depends on location, the nature of the activity and the criteria in the rules in force. The description of the aid notably states: an EDF grant for road haulage micro-businesses and SMEs buying one or two electric lorries, of €15,000 per lorry and capped at 2 lorries per establishment, funded directly by EDF separately from the CEE mechanism and State aid. Have the criteria on size, age, status and any excluded sectors confirmed before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The offer is for road haulage micro-businesses and SMEs buying one or two electric lorries. Check the business criteria, the vehicle’s category and weight, whether it must be new, the order and delivery dates, and any financing or combination conditions. Do not treat the amount as secured without written validation from EDF.
What the scheme covers
For this project, document the following operations precisely: purchase of a new electric lorry eligible for the EDF programme, within the limit on the number of vehicles and the categories provided for by the offer. For each item, attach a separate quote or a cost breakdown, the technical characteristics needed and an explanation of the link with the aid’s objective. Costs already incurred, recurring subscriptions or items not explicitly provided for must be validated before being included.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue describes aid of €15,000 per lorry, up to two vehicles and €30,000 in total. This is a commercial offer to be confirmed with EDF, not a permanent public scheme. A reference cap is neither a flat rate nor a promise of award. The amount depends on the costs accepted, the funding rate and the funder’s decision. Where the aid is paid as a CEE bonus, the amount may notably depend on the technical characteristics, the site’s situation and the offer of the obligated party or its delegate. Check the calculation and payment conditions before counting it as income in the budget.
How to apply
Contact EDF through its website or business service to obtain the written conditions of the offer. Prepare the vehicle quote, proof of the company’s size and the registration and activity information. Have eligibility confirmed before signing the purchase order and ask how the grant is paid or deducted.
Timeline
The timetable and actual opening of the “Aide EDF — Passage au camion électrique (offre 80 ans)” scheme must be confirmed with the identified funder (EDF). Check the deadline, the budget available and the prior application rule before committing costs.
Key facts
- Funder
- EDF
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
How much is the aid?
The catalogue describes aid of €15,000 per lorry, up to two vehicles and €30,000 in total. This is a commercial offer to be confirmed with EDF, not a permanent public scheme. The amount actually awarded depends on the applicable rules and the review of the application.
Who can benefit?
The scheme is listed by EDF. The precise criteria on activity, location and status must be checked with the funder.
Which costs should I present?
Prepare detailed quotes for purchase of a new electric lorry eligible for the EDF programme, within the limit on the number of vehicles and the categories provided for by the offer. Have the eligibility of each item confirmed before committing.
Do I need to apply before starting?
Check the applicable rule before placing any order or signing anything. Some aid requires the application or the bonus offer to be formalised before the work or operation begins.
Does the EDF offer fund €30,000 for two lorries?
The catalogue description mentions €15,000 per lorry and a total cap of €30,000 for one or two vehicles. The “80 ans” offer must be checked directly with EDF to confirm that it is open, the dates and the conditions.
Official source
Official EDF page ↗(manual_transport_electrique)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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