Aurélien Fleurot, edited by Gauthier Delomez 7:33 a.m., April 19, 2022, modified at 7:33 a.m., April 19, 2022
The programs of Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen diverge sharply on mobility, and in particular the automobile.
A central theme for many French people, since two out of three people use the car on a daily basis.
Europe 1 goes around the proposals of the two candidates, a few days before the second round.
Two directions, which are directly opposed on the theme of mobility.
The two finalists in the presidential election, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, are making different proposals for motorists, in a context of soaring fuel prices.
A theme that is important since two thirds of French people, potentially as many voters, use the car to get around on a daily basis.
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The outgoing president first advocates an acceleration of the shift to electric, to reach two million cars produced in France per year, while relying on at least three large battery manufacturing plants.
If the electric allows fuel savings, it is still expensive to buy.
Emmanuel Macron therefore offers a "social leasing" of 100 euros per month for the most modest incomes.
The rest will be paid for by the state.
A proposal that therefore takes into account the environmental impact.
Convergences on hybrid and hydrogen
On the other hand, in Marine Le Pen's program, there is a brake on the electrification of the vehicle fleet.
The candidate of the National Rally opposes the low emission zones which will gradually come into force in large cities to fight against pollution.
It defends the heat engine by reducing VAT on fuel to 5.5% and offers aid of 1,000 euros for the installation of a bioethanol box.
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Finally, the two candidates agree on two points: the desire to keep hybrids in the car fleet and to develop the hydrogen sector.