Updated on 08/20/2026
The landscape for subsidies regarding the installation of EV charging stations for businesses has changed significantly in 2026. Major national grants have been eliminated or heavily restricted. This guide provides an update on what is actually available so you can build a realistic financing plan.
For an overview of the installation process itself, check out our comprehensive guide on EV charging stations for businesses. For the legal requirements that apply to your parking lot, see our article onmandatory EV charging stations for businesses.
Advenir in 2026: what has changed and what is still available
What is no longer available
The ADVENIRprogram, managed by AVERE-France and funded by Energy Savings Certificates, was until recently the primary subsidy for installing charging stations in businesses.
In mainland France, it no longer covers private company parking lots intended for employees or light vehicle fleets. SMEs, mid-caps, and large corporations looking to equip these types of parking lots are no longer eligible for this grant.
What remains available through Advenir
ADVENIR remains active for certain specific cases:
- Projects for heavy-duty vehicles and buses : charging infrastructure intended for heavy vehicles.
- Projects in condominiums : collective charging in residential buildings
- [Some projects in](https://advenir.mobi/zni/?) Corsica and overseas territories, where grants remain available to businesses under the scheme applicable to non-interconnected zones.
In eligible non-interconnected zones, businesses can still receive support for installing charging stations for their fleets and employees. Conditions and caps vary depending on parking usage and charging station specifications.
To receive an ADVENIR grant, you must apply in advance: the grant offer must be signed before work begins. ADVENIR is not retroactive.
Tax benefits you shouldn't overlook
Reduced benefit-in-kind on company electric vehicles
When an employer provides an electric vehicle to an employee, the benefit-in-kind is eligible, under certain conditions, for a specific deduction applicable until December 31, 2027.
For more information on benefits in kind for electric vehicles and charging stations, read our dedicated article.
Super-deduction for electric commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles
This measure applies to vehicles, not charging stations, but it is part of the overall equation for the cost of an electric fleet.
For certain zero-emission professional vehicles acquired, leased, or purchased via a lease-to-own agreement between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2030, an exceptional deduction may be added to standard depreciation:
Source: bofip.impots.gouv.fr
These measures are subject to various conditions, particularly regarding the vehicle, its financing method, and its acquisition date.
To learn more, read our article oncorporate fleet electrification.
Regional subsidies: what is available by territory
Some regions and local authorities maintain specific subsidies, but the landscape is highly fragmented. It is essential to check directly with the relevant authorities before including any regional subsidy in a budget forecast. Several programs observed in 2025 were not renewed for 2026.
To identify the subsidies available in your area: Regional Council, local energy agency (ALEC), Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), or platform Advenir.mobi.
The Qovoltis × BNP Paribas financing solution: zero capital tied up
In response to the reduction in direct subsidies, Qovoltis has partnered with BNP Paribas to offer a financing solution dedicated to companies deploying charging stations.
Charging stations, infrastructure, and services (installation, supervision, maintenance) are all included in a single monthly payment, via long-term rental or leasing, over 3 to 5 years.
- No initial investment
- Simplified application process
- Response within 48 hours
- Payments recorded as operating expenses (tax-deductible)
FAQ
Does Advenir still fund charging stations for businesses in 2026?
For a standard company located in mainland France looking to equip a parking lot for its employees or its light vehicle fleet, no.
However, the program remains accessible for certain categories of projects, particularly infrastructure intended for heavy goods vehicles and coaches, as well as certain projects located in Corsica and the Overseas territories. It also remains active in the multi-unit residential sector.
Is there a tax credit available for installing a charging station?
No. The €500 tax credit was for individuals and applied to eligible expenses incurred up to December 31, 2025. Therefore, it was not a subsidy intended for businesses.
Is there any funding available if my parking lot is open to the public?
The fact that a private company parking lot is open to the public does not, in itself, guarantee access to national funding in 2026.
Certain specific categories of projects remain eligible for ADVENIR, particularly in non-interconnected zones or as part of initiatives related to public roads and public parking services. Regional or local grants may also be available.
It is therefore necessary to verify the project's eligibility based on its location, the parking lot owner, its usage, and the specifications of the charging stations.
Key takeaways
In 2026, direct national subsidies for installing charging stations for light vehicles in standard corporate parking lots in mainland France have almost disappeared.
However, support mechanisms remain for certain situations, particularly for heavy goods vehicles and coaches, certain projects located in Corsica and the Overseas Territories, as well as regional or local grants.
Other levers can also help reduce the overall cost of fleet electrification: favorable tax treatment ofbenefits in kind for electric vehicles and workplace charging, super-depreciation for certain professional electric vehicles, and Energy Savings Certificate (CEE) schemes applicable to specific vehicle categories.
For companies that do not wish to tie up capital, the Qovoltis × BNP Paribas long-term leasing solution offers a practical alternative.
Learn more
- Corporate fleet electrification: a complete guide
- Mandatory workplace charging stations: what the LOM law says
- Workplace charging stations: a complete guide
Sources and references
- ADVENIR Program — AVERE-France
- Electric vehicle benefit in kind 2026 — LégiSocial
- Impots.gouv.fr — Tax credit
- ADVENIR — Heavy goods vehicles and coaches
- ADVENIR — Non-interconnected zones
- Bofip.impots.gouv.fr
Article written in August 2026. Information verified as of the date of publication. This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
