With the adoption of the Loi d’Orientation des Mobilités (LOM) in December 2019, France has taken a significant step towards sustainably transforming the country’s mobility landscape. This legislation aims to improve the everyday lives of citizens through simpler, cheaper and more environmentally friendly transport solutions.
Electric mobility in France: what the LOM law requires
LOM pursues four main objectives:
- Reduction of territorial inequalities: Improving the accessibility of medium-sized towns and poorly connected areas in order to strengthen territorial cohesion.
- Promotion of sustainable mobility options: Expansion and improvement of daily transport, including public transport, cycle paths and car-sharing services.
- Accelerating the ecological transition: promoting more environmentally friendly means of transport and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Increasing the efficiency of freight transport: improving competitiveness and reducing the environmental impact of goods transport.
Important LOM measures to promote electromobility
A central component of the LOM is the promotion of electromobility through various measures:
- Expansion of the charging infrastructure: From 1 January 2025, all non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces will be obliged to install at least one charging station.
- “Droit à la prise” (right to a socket): This regulation makes it easier for residents of apartment blocks to install charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
- Obligations for companies: Companies with more than 100 vehicles must install charging stations by 2025 and gradually electrify their vehicle fleets:
- 20% by 2024
- 40% by 2027
- 70% by 2030
Challenges and opportunitiesforcompanies
The implementation of LOM is complex for many companies. It is estimated that 60% of the companies concerned have not yet electrified even 10% of their fleets. For companies, the implementation of the LOM presents both challenges and opportunities. The gradual electrification of vehicle fleets requires investment in new vehicles and charging infrastructure. At the same time, there are opportunities to reduce operating costs and make a contribution to environmental protection.
Typicalchallenges
- Heterogeneous sites and building infrastructure
Many companies operate at diverse locations – from logistics hubs to office buildings and customer parking areas. Not all sites have sufficient grid connections, available parking spots, or suitable conditions for installing charging infrastructure. - High investment and planning effort
Procuring electric vehicles, installing charging points, and upgrading grid connections or civil works require significant upfront investment. Long-term planning is essential to ensure scalability and compliance with LOM requirements. - Lack of technical expertise
Many businesses lack in-house know-how for selecting, installing, and managing EV charging and energy systems. Topics like load management, backend integration, or electricity tariff optimization are often unfamiliar. - Operating costs and energy optimization
Without smart energy and charging management, energy peaks and operational costs can quickly rise. Especially with multiple concurrent charging sessions or growing fleet use, businesses risk high grid fees and inefficient energy distribution.
The solution: reev – your partner for efficient energy and charging management
In this context, reev is positioning itself as the ideal partner for companies that want to master the transition to electromobility. The reev platform enables seamless and intuitive energy and charging management, specifically designed for companies in the semi-public space. With reev, companies can easily implement, manage and optimise their charging infrastructure without the need for technical expertise. By optimising energy consumption and reducing costs, reev helps companies achieve their sustainability goals and meet LOM requirements efficiently.
reev at a glance:
- Intuitive control and billing of charging points
- No technical expertise required
- Future-proof load and energy distribution (incl. energy management system)
- Compliance with statutory LOM requirements made easy
reev simplifies the entry into electromobility – scalable, economical, legally compliant.
Conclusion
The Loi d’Orientation des Mobilités marks a turning point in French mobility policy and provides clear impetus for a sustainable and electric future. Companies are now called upon to actively shape these changes. With partners like reev, the transition to electromobility will not only be simple, but also economically advantageous and efficient.