Owners of electric vehicles will soon no longer be able to recharge them at their workplace without compensation. A decision from Urssaf will soon impose social charges on this benefit.
The end of a push. Urssaf has announced a change which could modify the French relationship with electric vehicles. From 2025, employees who own this type of car will no longer be able to recharge them freely and free of charge at their workplace.
This possibility, offered by certain companies, will now be considered as a “benefit in kind” subject to tax rules. This change will not only have financial repercussions on employees, but also on employers.
Assistance that made it possible to limit expenses
Implemented in 2024, this incentive measure allowed all employees to recharge their electric vehicles free of charge at their workplace, without this generating any social costs for the employer. It also had no impact on employees' salaries, since this benefit was not subject to any taxation.
For good reason, the objective of this device was to encourage the French to switch to electric vehicles. In a context where many households are suffering from the rising cost of living, the possibility of charging your vehicle for free makes it possible to significantly reduce the cost price of a vehicle of this type.
Costs for employees and businesses
From January 1, companies that offer charging stations to their employees will have to bear additional costs linked to social security contributions on the electricity supplied. For employees, this benefit in kind could be included in their tax declaration.
URSSAF explains that this decision is part of a logic of tax fairness, affirming that all benefits granted by an employer must be subject to uniform treatment.
As a reminder, the cost of charging a vehicle depends on the type of terminal used, but also on the schedule. Ultra-fast charging stations are the most expensive, with a cost of around 10.60 euros for 100 km of range, compared to 2.22 to 3.70 euros on a classic terminal during peak hours, according to Engie.
