EV Belgium calls for social leasing system for electric cars
The industry organization EV Belgium has made an urgent appeal to the federal government. They are advocating for the introduction of a social leasing system for electric vehicles. According to the organization, this is a necessary step to make electric driving more accessible to a broader group of people in our country.
Currently, electric cars are still too expensive to purchase for many families with low or average incomes. A social leasing system would work with a lower monthly contribution, allowing people who do not have a company car to make the switch to an environmentally friendly vehicle. This system already exists in other European countries, such as France, where it is being successfully implemented.
EV Belgium emphasizes that the current market for electric cars is primarily focused on employees with company cars. This creates an inequality in the transition to sustainable mobility. By introducing a social model, the organization aims to bridge the gap and stimulate the sale of second-hand electric cars.
The federal government has not yet officially responded to this proposal. However, the debate over the affordability of the energy transition remains an important political issue in Belgium. The coming months will show whether there is sufficient support to include this system in future mobility policy.