Paris Residents Back Pollution-Fighting Tariff on Heavy Vehicles
Paris residents have voted in favour of a new measure aimed at reducing pollution and congestion caused by heavy vehicles. A recent referendum saw 54.55 per cent of voters support the creation of a specific tariff for such vehicles. The penalty, which applies to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, could potentially discourage their acquisition.
The proposed tariff, ranging from 12 to 18 euros per hour, will target combustion SUVs exceeding the regulatory weight, plug-in hybrids over 1.6 tons, and battery electric vehicles over 2 tons. This move comes as SUVs currently represent 40 per cent of car sales in Paris, contributing to pollution, safety, and space distribution issues.
Paris, which has been promoting electromobility through initiatives like a public electric car sharing system since 2011, banning diesel cars from 2024, and planning to ban petrol cars from 2030, is now taking further steps to achieve its climate goals. Nationally, France offers purchase incentives up to €10,000 for switching from combustion engine cars to electric vehicles. These incentives include social leasing and the eco-bonus. However, the increasing average size and weight of cars in Paris over the past three decades, largely due to the popularity of SUVs, has led to this new measure.
With France leading Europe in the electrification transition of its fleets, Paris continues to implement sustainable transportation initiatives. Following the creation of a Low Emission Zone in 2019 and a cycling plan in 2021, the new tariff is set to further encourage the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles.
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