The last week of 2023 was not very calm in the electric car and electric bicycle sector. On the menu for this special weekly Supercharged recap: a new Tesla Model Y which could be deprived of the French ecological bonus, the new amount of the 2023 ecological bonus has just been announced and yet another bankruptcy in the bicycle sector.
A new version of the Tesla Model Y coming, with one but
The Tesla Model Y, one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the world, is about to go on sale with an all-new version. Large-scale production of the electric SUV is planned for mid-2024 at the Shanghai Gigafactory, but this location could affect its attractiveness on the French market by depriving it of bonuses. However, its arrival at the Berlin Gigafactory planned for a later date could lift this ban.
Here is the new amount of the 2024 ecological bonus
The ecological bonus in France, government aid for the purchase of electric vehicles, will suffer a significant drop in 2024. The aid will drop from 5,000 to 4,000 euros for new vehicles below 47,000 euros including tax, and the bonus for used electric cars will be removed. This reduction could impact sales of electric cars, despite the maintenance of a bonus of 7,000 euros for low-income households.
New bankruptcy in cycling
Hövding, a Swedish company specializing in bicycle helmets with airbags, has declared bankruptcy after 12 years of activity. The decision by the Swedish Consumer Agency to ban sales of their flagship product, the Hövding 3, would have seriously handicapped the company. The latter’s situation was made worse by quality issues and shaky customer service.
Our test of the week: the Decathlon Btwin 540 cycling jacket
The Decathlon Btwin 540 cycling jacket, designed to improve nighttime visibility for cyclists, was tested by Frandroid. Offering a good level of waterproofing and equipped with effective reflective strips, this jacket stands out for its sober style and practicality. Sold at 80 euros, it offers good value for money, combining comfort, protection and visibility, while easily integrating into your everyday look.
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