The ecological bonus for the purchase of an electric car will be reformed to "take into account the carbon footprint" of their production. China is by far the world's largest producer of electric vehicles but relies on energy production still largely based on coal.
Macron also said that public orders would take into account environmental criteria "for key products of decarbonization" such as wind turbines and heat pumps from July 2024 instead of 2026. "We will focus on responsible public procurement, especially in the most critical markets," he said.