In 2025, the question is no longer whether the electric car is a viable alternative, but whether companies can still afford to stay on combustion engines. The TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), or total cost of ownership, makes it possible to compare objectively the electric vehicles and Thermals over their entire life cycle. And the results are indisputable: The electric car is more profitable, easier to manage, and more virtuous for the brand image. Decryption.
TCO electric car: a global approach to costs
The TCO electric car takes into account all the items of expenditure related to the use of a professional vehicle:
- Purchase price or rent (LLD/LOA)
- Energy (fuel or electricity)
- Maintenance and repairs
- Insurance
- Tax on company vehicles, benefit in kind, bonus penalty...
- Residual value
- Fleet management costs
- Charging infrastructure
Annual TCO comparison — Peugeot 3008 Petrol vs e-3008 Electric
DAF hypotheses: LLD 36 months — 20,000 km/year — Electricity at €3/100 km — Company subject to corporate tax
- Summary and Budget Optimization
- Annual net savings: €5,969 per vehicle
- Over 3 years: +€17,907 in budget optimization
- Electric power is not just a CSR choice: It is a profitability lever
- Compatible with a tax and HR optimization strategy (fewer expenses, lighter AEN)
Hidden costs and strategic benefits of electricity
Maintenance and insurance
- THEElectric vs thermal car maintenance is 30 to 40% cheaper: no oil change, no belt, no clutch.
- THEinsurance may be slightly higher (higher new value), but the maintenance savings more than make up for it.
Simplified fleet management
- Fewer breakdowns = less downtime.
- Easy tracking thanks to integrated telemetry tools.
- Reduction of administrative management costs (TVS, AEN, etc.).
Taxation and promptings
- Ecological bonus: electric car up to €4,000.
- Exemption from VAT for 3 years.
- Thermal malus up to €50,000 for the most polluting models.
- Reform ofAEN (Benefit in kind) very favorable to electricity:
→ €541/month for thermal energy vs €147/month for electric.
Smart charging: a lever for optimizing TCO
Installation of terminals in business
The installation of smart charging stations is a strategic investment:
- Recharge on site = controlled energy cost
- Smart programming = recharge during off-peak hours
- Follow-up and steering = centralized consumption management
👉 With Qovoltis, businesses benefit from tailor-made, scalable solutions that are compatible with all vehicle models.
Long-term profitability
- One terminal installed = up to 70% savings on energy costs compared to public charging.
- Valorization of the site (hotel, headquarters, warehouse) among employees and customers.
Conclusion: TCO, a global performance driver for businesses
The numbers speak for themselves: the electrification of your fleet represents much more than a CSR approach; it is a strategic financial lever.
With a annual gain of €5,969 per vehicle converted to electricity, the optimization potential is massive. Over a 3-year LLD period, this represents a cumulative savings of more than €17,900 per vehicle. Imagine the impact on your budget if you manage a fleet of 10, 50, or 100 vehicles.
In addition to these direct savings on TCO (thanks in particular to “fuel” costs divided by more than 4 And maintenance costs cut in half), the switch to electricity allows you to:
- Optimize your taxation (TVS at 0, reduced AEN).
- Simplify your administrative management and travel expenses.
- Strengthen the image and the attractiveness of your business.
- And with Qovoltis, a smart charging infrastructure that maximizes your savings.
In 2025, choosing electric means choosing common economic sense.
Take action with Qovoltis and transform your fleet into a sustainable performance driver.
