The electrification of mobility is not sparing commercial real estate, and property real estate companies with parking lots are faced with a dual challenge: to meet the growing demand for recharging infrastructure, while keeping their investments under control. Fortunately, financing the installation of charging points in car parks does not rely solely on the company's own funds. Between national subsidies, regional schemes, tax credits and support from Établissements Publics Fonciers (EPF), several levers are available to reduce the cost of installation. In this article, we take a look at the various solutions available to property owners to transform their parking lots into infrastructures compatible with electric mobility, without affecting their profitability.
National financial support schemes
To support the transition to electric mobility, a number of financial incentives are available at national level, designed to reduce the cost of installing charging stations in property companies' parking lots.
The ADVENIR program
The ADVENIR program is a major initiative to encourage the deployment of charging points for electric vehicles. With a budget of 520 million euros, its aim is to finance 250,000 charging points by 2027, covering up to 40% of the cost of purchasing and installing the charging points, with a ceiling set according to the type of charging point and the project.
Tax credits and VAT reductions
In addition to subsidies, tax credits can be granted for the installation of charging stations, reducing the corporate income tax of property companies investing in these infrastructures. In addition, a reduction in the VAT rate can be applied, further reducing the total cost of the project.
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Regional and local aid
In addition to national schemes, many local authorities offer specific grants to support the installation of charging stations. These subsidies vary from region to region, offering additional financing opportunities.
Examples of local initiatives
- Région Grand Est: assistance covering up to 50% of project costs, capped at €1,000 or €1,500 depending on the type of installation.
- State of Geneva: subsidy for the pre-equipment of public parking lots, facilitating the installation of charging stations.
Bump's financing model: guaranteed flexibility and profitability
Bump offers an innovative financing model perfectly suited to B2B challenges, for property managers who want to equip their parking lots with pay stations without tying up capital. The aim? To enable asset owners to deploy a high-performance recharging infrastructure while preserving their cash flow and profitability.
A turnkey solution with no initial investment
With Bump, real estate companies can benefit from :
- Takeover and reconfiguration of existing equipment, whatever the brand of terminal.
- Complete installation (wiring, equipment, compliance) financed directly by Bump.
- A supervision and maintenance contract including availability (> 95%), software updates, incident management and regulatory reporting.
The icing on the cake is that the tenant company can be billed directly according to the terms defined (subscription, pay-as-you-go, etc.), generating regular income for the real estate company without any operational management.
A model that transforms the terminal into a service... and into value
This "as a service" model enables real estate companies to enhance the value of their assets without burdening their balance sheet, meet regulatory regulatory requirementswhile offering their tenants a simple, reliable and compliant solution. Bump takes charge of the investment, the technical aspects and the operation: you retain control, without the constraints.
Installing recharging stations in property companies' parking lots represents a strategic investment, enhancing the attractiveness and value of their real estate assets. Thanks to the many financing schemes available, at both national and local level, as well as the opportunities offered by private partnerships, real estate companies have multiple levers at their disposal to optimize the cost of these installations and effectively support the transition to more sustainable mobility.
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