Electric cars: yes, prices will finally drop

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Electric cars 2023: models, price, autonomy, recharging, battery

What are the electric cars sold in France ? At what price ? For what autonomy ? What a recharge time ? Auto-Moto takes stock.

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[Updated on 04/24/2023 at 5:00 p.m.] At the end of the month of March 2023, the 100% electric automobile in France represents a market share of 15.4%, a significant increase compared to the same period last year, measured at 11.9%. During the first 3 months of the year, the so-called zero-emission sector for individuals recorded 64 884 registration, Against 43,510 from January to March 2022. This will be necessary to observe how this ascending curve can continue on the whole of this year 2023, with regard to the limitation of the bonus to only vehicles whose purchase price is less than € 47,000, since January 1st last. Find below the sales figures for fully electric vehicles in France in the past 6 years.

• Year 2023 after 3 months: 64,884 registrations / 15.4% market share
• Year 2022: 203,121 registrations / 13.3% market share
• Year 2021: 162,167 registrations / 9.8% market share
• Year 2020: 110,916 registrations / 6.7% market share
• Year 2019: 42,764 registrations / 1.9% market share
• Year 2018: 31,059 registrations / 1.4% market share

New bonus since January 1, 2023, between € 5,000 and 7000 €

In this year 2023, two major changes are to be noted in terms of ecological bonuses dedicated to 100% electric cars. First, it disappears for the price range between € 47,000 and € 60,000. From now on, the bonus only concerns electric vehicles whose purchase rate is less than € 47,000. The other novelty is to be found in its amount varying according to the resources. Indeed, its amount has been reduced by € 1,000 for the wealthiest households (50 % of households) and increased by € 1,000 for the others (the remaining 50 %). Concretely, If your reference income per share is less than € 14,089, your bonus may reach € 7,000 (€ 8,000 for a van). On the other hand, if your reference income per share is more than € 14,089, the bonus that will be granted to you will be limited to 5000 € (6000 € for a van).
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Reminder of the previous bonus

As a reminder, at the end of May 2020, the automotive recovery plan presented by the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron had brought the amount of the maximum bonus Given to individuals for the purchase of a 100% electric car. As a reminder, this maximum bonus is intended for thepurchase of a model whose price is less than € 45,000. On July 1, 2021, he returned to his initial threshold, or € 6,000. A year later, a new lowering of € 1,000 was under study, retreating the amount of the maximum bonus at € 5,000, from July 1, 2022. But this is ultimately not the case and the bonus intended for eligible electric cars is maintained, over a period of an additional six months, or Until December 31, 2022. But a change should be noted: the limit threshold of the purchase price relating to the maximum bonus is noted at € 47,000, on July 1, Against € 45,000 until then. For the time being, no information about the possible extension of the maximum bonus in 2023 has been communicated.

Electric models sold in France

Currently, the electric vehicle market in France contains various models such as the Audi Q8 e-tron, the Tesla Model 3, the Kia e-Soul, the DS3 Crossback E-Tense, the Mercedes Eqc, the Porsche Taycan and the Renault Zoe. They were followed by the Peugeot E-208 and E-2008, the Opel Corsa-E, the Honda E, the Renault Twingo Ze, the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID3 in particular. The arrival of new zero emission vehicles also concerned the quadricycles category with the Citroën Ami, in the summer of 2020. Since the end of last year, the electric market has also welcomed the Citroën Ë-C4 and many SUVs, Skoda Enyaq, Volkswagen Id4, Lexus UX 300E, Dacia Spring, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Aiways U5, While the big BMW IX arrived in 2021 to compete with the Tesla Model X, just like the Audi Q4 e-tron. As an electric vehicle operating in hydrogen, the large Toyota Mirai sedan has just passed the second generation course. Conversely, small models tend to disappear, like the Skoda Citigo E IV, withdrawn from the catalog in December 2020 and lately, from the Smart Forfour. For its part, The Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car of the market, since March 2021.
To date, the 100% electric offer in France has around 80 models. The Renault-Nissan Alliance dominated the sector a few years ago, but the other brands have since invested in number the electric market. According to the manufacturers, policies differ. Thus, brands like Tesla or BMW have decided to attack the electric market by the “Premium” face. On the 100% electric component, as for the hybrid, we also note A growing arrival of SUV from all brands.
To see more clearly, Auto-Moto invites you to discover in images the 85 models of the electric market in France, their price and their autonomy. To view them, move on the slideshow at the top of the page.

The bonus indexed to the purchase price, how it works ?

The ecological bonus in force in 2020 has been kept in part, with aid for purchase of an additional 1,000 euros extended for the first half of 2021. Thus, at most, you could benefit from a Bonus of 7,000 euros until June 30, 2021 (see paragraph above). Since July 1, it’s again 6,000 euros (within the limit of 27 % of the total price including tax, including the rental of batteries).
However, with regard to the conditions of the decree of December 30, 2019, This bonus of 6,000 euros only concerns vehicles whose purchase price is less than 45,000 euros. For those posted between 45,000 and 60,000 euros, the financial boost is set to 2,000 euros since July 1, 2021 (3000 euros before). Finally, for a purchase price greater than 60,000 euros, the vehicle in question is not entitled to any bonus, unless it is a utility vehicle or operating hydrogen (2000 euros from the 1st July). For two or three -wheeled electric vehicles and quadricycles, the bonus is maintained at 900 euros.
As a reminder, the ecological bonus concerns a new vehicle emitting 20 g/km of CO2 or less, Whether it is a private vehicle, a van, a two-wheeler, a three-wheeler or an engine quadricycle without a lead battery. Among the conditions necessary to obtain the bonus, those who want The car should not be sold within six months of its acquisition or have traveled less than 6,000 km. For a two-wheeler, a three-wheeler or a quadricycle, this concerns the first year of registration and the 2,000 km threshold.
To note that The advantages of the 2020 bonus remain current until March 31, 2021 under conditions. This concerns the vehicles ordered in 2020, provided that invoicing intervenes no later than March 31, 2021. For rental contracts, the signature must be prior to December 31, 2020 and the payment schedule must start before March 31, 2021.
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What is the best electric car ?

The various 100% electric vehicles on the market are not directly comparable, both by the concerned segment that by their Price/performance positioning. Nevertheless, the more successful, with a modernized presentation and increasing performance, but a price which is also.

What is the cost to recharge an electric car ?

The cost of an energy in energy for an electric car is about four times lower than for its thermal equivalence. Obviously, this report may vary on a case -by -case basis, in particular depending on the type of vehicle and its batteries, but also the price policy in force at the supplier of the electricity kWh. According to the Kelwatt site.fr, the owner of an electric car, whose consumption revolves around 15kwh/100km, spend on average 10 euros to refuel.

What is the life of an electric car battery ?

Over time, the battery undergoes irreversible aging likely to restrict its capacities. Generally, the new battery of an electric car displays a lifespan of eight to ten years. For a large roller, it is necessary to count on an equivalence of 100.About 000 km.

WLTP cycle user manual

THE New WLTP approval cycle (World Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) has come into force for all new vehicles sold Since September 1, 2018. This procedure gives a fairer idea of ​​the autonomy of electric vehicles in real situations. Most of the vehicles mentioned in this file have undergone their approval procedure before this date: the mileage of autonomy cited here therefore remains, with some exceptions, that of the old NEDC cycle. The difference in mileage displayed between the old and the new procedure is around 25 %.
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Electric cars: yes, prices will finally drop

A survey published last month by the operator Electra indicated that one in two thermal car owner was ready to switch to electric, short or medium term. But among those who do not yet wish, the reason invoked reserved no surprises: the high cost. This justification was cited by 80 % of respondents. Notable fact: this result was up 11 points compared to the 2022 study.

It is true that the electric car remains expensive, we cannot deny it. And that its prices have even increased in recent years. Which seems to be in contradiction with its democratization, when it has represented almost 15 % of sales of new vehicles in the first half of 2023 in France.

The electric car has undergone inflation. The brands had to pass on the cost increase, whether on energy, transport or materials. But that concerned the entire automotive production. Moreover, some must be careful not to compare the price of an electric car today with the price of a thermal model they bought some time ago. We now live in a time when a 208 basic petrol costs 19.200 €. The situation is still arranging for these costs. We would like manufacturers to play the game and deflate the prices. Renault started to do so, for the Clio and Arkana.

Increasingly strong competition

Electrics were still doubly penalized by the increase in materials. Because in addition to those used for bodywork or cabin, there was a flambée of batteries prices. The most glaring example of this period of inflation is the Dacia Spring, whose base price has gone from 16.990 to 20.€ 800 in two and a half years !

The electric car is not yet affordable, but things will change. They have already started to change. In January 2023, Tesla launched the price war on the electric market. In one night, its model 3 propulsion went from 53.€ 490 to 44.990 € ! Then she even went down to 41.990 €. Thanks to the bonus of 5.€ 000 (reserved for vehicles under 47.000 €), it is therefore at 36.990 €. At this price, we have a Peugeot 308 diesel. The Model 3 was however stolen the show at Tesla by Model Y, whose price in propulsion went from 49.€ 990 at 45.990 €.

Price reductions that ended up reacting the rivals. And here is the first lever for the drop in prices on the electric market: competition. Tesla has clearly shaken her opponents, pushing some to adapt their offers. For example at Skoda, there is currently an Enyaq 80, that with the big battery and the autonomy of 540 km, at 46.990 € instead of 53.190 €. Mercedes also dropped the attack price of the EQA and EQB.

In addition to competing with each other, historical brands are shaken by new actors. After Tesla, we obviously think of MG, which offers its compact MG4 at 29.990 € excluding bonus, with 350 km of autonomy. Opposite, a Renault Megane begins at 38.000 € with 300 km of autonomy. However, the diamond repeated that he did not intend to respond to the price war initiated by MG and Tesla, so as not to devalue the residual value of his vehicle. But we take the bet that the price of the Megane will soon drop.

Finally economies of scale

The reason ? The scenic, which will become an electric SUV, derived from the Megane. If Renault wants to sell it here, he will have to keep us letting a good part of the range under the fateful bonus bar. So stay within 47.000 €. However, with its large battery, the Megane begins at 42.000 €. So we imagine it becoming a little cheaper, to resume its distances. A similar strategy was applied to the launch of the Megane, which had allowed a (temporary) drop in Zoé prices.

To justify a drop in Megane prices, Renault will be able to highlight the increase in production volumes thanks to the scenic. In the example of Renault, Megane and Scenic will share the same base, certain engines and batteries, the Douai production site … Enough to lower the production cost and therefore that of sale.

Savings of scale, this is another lever for lower prices. It is also thanks to the explosion of its volumes that Tesla can afford to draw prices down, remaining profitable. These economies of scale will apply to all brands, especially those in a group where the sharing of elements is optimized. At the start of the school year, the electric 3008 will inaugurate the Stla Medium platform. Stellantis has announced that up to two million vehicles per year will use this base ! Volumes that dilute production costs, but also colossal investments in the development of electric technos.

The group also plans to hit hard in versatile city dwellers. This is clearly the next price for price battle for electricity. Citroën and Fiat will thus launch a model in 2024 at less than 25.000 €. The rafters will draw in October, by presenting an Ë-C3 which promises at this canon rate, excluding bonus, 300 km of autonomy.

Cheaper batteries

To achieve this good price/autonomy ratio, the Ë-C3 will use the CMP platform which is starting to be well amortized (in thermal and electric).

The battery obviously remains the crucial point in lowering electricity prices, since this is the most expensive element. While waiting for the cost to drop down, after the impact of the increase in materials, brands set their sights on the less expensive techno LFP. Tesla also uses LFPs on its Propulsion models. And we should have this techno on the C3.

The Citroën will thus be 10.000 € cheaper than the Renault Zoé and Peugeot E-208 ! To wonder if the latter have not lowered their price for lack of competition. After ten years of life, the Zoé could have (or even should have) become cheaper. Renault has obviously preferred to wait for the arrival of its replacement to drop the prices. The long -awaited R5 will be marketed in 2024 and its starting price will be similar to that of the electric C3, launched at the same time. Here then !

The R5 is also the perfect summary of this text, it takes up the whole equation of the drop in prices promised among electricity: years of experience of Zoé, an optimized platform (derived from that of Clio 5), an increase in production volumes and the pressure of reinforced competition.

Electric car: 2023 model prices, comparison, autonomy

With increasingly affordable prices and ever more numerous models, electric vehicles now become accessible to the greatest number while adapting to the lifestyle of drivers. Here is our comparison of the best electric cars and our advice to adapt the vehicle adapted to its consumption habits.

Comparison of different models of electric cars

Our top 3 of the best electric cars in 2023

1. The Tesla Model 3 – From € 40,970 – up to 602 km of autonomy;
2. Hyundai Ioniq 5 – From € 48,520 – up to 507 km of autonomy;
3. The BMW IX – From € 84,200 – up to 630 km of autonomy.

However, more affordable and just as suitable models, especially for urban uses such as the Dacia Spring at € 20,800, or the Renault Twingo at 25,250 €.

Electric car: Citadine models

Model	Price TTC Outside Bonus	Approximate	Benefits	Disadvantages
Dacia Spring	€ 20,800	230 km	Affordable price, fast recharge	Limited autonomy
Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric	€ 22,200	190 km	Compact, maneuverability in urban areas	Modest autonomy
Peugeot E-208	€ 31,600	190 km	Compact, maneuverability in urban areas	Modest autonomy
Honda e	€ 32,000	220 km	Autonomy	Retro aesthetics, modern interior
Mini Cooper is	€ 33,100	220 km	Autonomy	Iconic style, driving pleasure

Electric car: “luxury” models

Model	Price TTC Outside Bonus	Approximate	Benefits	Disadvantages
Astom Martin Rapid e	€ 191,623	Up to 320 km	Elegant design and performance	Limited availability
Porsche Taycan	95,333 €	Up to 508 km	Performance, quality of finish	Costly options
Tesla Model S	108,470 €	Up to 647 km	Great autonomy and charging network	Quality and reliability problems
Jaguar I-Pace	€ 95,000	Up to 470 km	Distinctive style and dynamic driving	Limited interior space
Tesla Model X	117,470 €	Up to 580 km	Transport capacity and features	High price and congestion
BMW IX	€ 84,200	Up to 630 km	Modern design and advanced technologies	Limited fast load
MERCEDES EQC	78,650 €	Up to 429 km	Modern design and advanced technologies	Limited fast load
MERCEDES EQC	78,650 €	Up to 429 km	Modern design and advanced technologies	Limited fast load

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Price of an electric car

Electric cars prices start at around € 25,000 for entry -level models and up to several hundred thousand euros for sport and luxury models. Toutfous, in addition to the purchase cost, it is also necessary to take into account that associated with the recharge of the vehicle.

1. What is the cost of a new electric car ?
2. What is the cost of an occasional electric car ?
3. Should you buy or rent an electric battery ?
4. What is the cost of recharging the electric vehicle ?

What is the cost of a new electric car ?

The excessive price of a new electric car There remains one of the major brakes on the purchase of electric vehicles. Nevertheless, The various financial aid of the state, And savings made thanks to electricity to the detriment of fossil fuels are arguments that argue in favor of developing the electric vehicle. Several points must be detailed before embarking on Buying a new electric vehicle ::

• The price of the new model which generally remains quite high compared to so -called “thermal” cars;
• The cost of renting or purchasing the battery;
• The cost of electrical energy to power the engine;
• State aid.

What is the cost of a used electric car ?

If you still want to move behind the wheel of a Electric vehicle and that the price of models are currently too high, Opportunities can be a solution.

In this case, the user must take into account in particular The number of kilometers of the vehicle, its general condition as well as the state of the battery.

Used purchase can be a good deal, because the price of the car is often halved. In addition, although The ecological bonus does not enter into the purchase of a used vehicle, The new buyer of the electric vehicle can however still benefit from a conversion bonus by separating from its old less ecological model (petrol or diesel).

Should you buy or rent an electric battery ?

The high price of electric cars is linked to the cost of the battery. The future buyer therefore has the choice: buying the battery or renting it directly to the automaker. Point on the advantages and disadvantages of purchase and rental.

Buy your battery

• Buying a battery is Guarantee for several years. In the case, for example, of a Renault Zoe, The battery is guaranteed 8 years for around 160,000 kilometers.

• By buying the battery, the price of the vehicle climbs fairly quickly. For example, in the case of the Renault Zoé, The purchase of the battery increases the bill to € 8,900;
• In addition, beyond the guarantee, The maintenance of the latter is no longer provided by the manufacturer. In the event of loss of capacity, performance or battery -related problems, repairs will not be supported free of charge by the manufacturer.

Rent your battery

• Renting the battery allows you to have quiet minds in the event of breakdowns or failures since Maintenance is supported free of charge by the manufacturer ;
• When the battery ages, it loses performance. In this case, It can be replaced free of charge by the manufacturer ;
• A towing can be provided by the manufacturer and its partners In case of empty battery;
• The rental makes the electric car accessible to a greater number given that it considerably reduces the initial price when purchasing.

• Rental, however, leads to a financial cost of the order of 70 to 120 euros per month depending on the mileage of the vehicle;
• Although the user owns his electric vehicle, the latter however leads to A fixed sum to go out every month.

What is the cost of recharging the electric vehicle ?

At home, on a domestic outlet or a wall-box

Recharge of the electric vehicle is not more expensive than other energy expenses in the household. It rises on average Between 12 and 20 kWh/100 km. By taking the amounts of the regulated electricity rate (EDF Blue Tariff) in force in August 2022, ie 0.1841 €/kWh TTC in full hours And 0.1470 €/kWh TTC in off -peak hours, We reach the following data:

Autonomy	Full hour	Hollow time
12 kWh / 100 km	€ 2.21 / 100 km	€ 1.76 / 100 km
15 kWh / 100 km	€ 2.76 / 100 km	€ 2.21 / 100 km
20 kWh / 100 km	€ 3.68 / 100 km	€ 2.94 / 100 km

Estimates calculated in August 2022 on the scale of the EDF regulated price optional full hours off -peak hours.

TO KNOW ! In order to save energy, It is recommended to recharge your electric car in off -peak hours.

Recharge your vehicle outdoors

Outside, whether in business or on the public network, several payment methods are made available to owners of electric vehicles:

• The use of an access badge: Badge remains today the main means of payment on charging stations;
• By SMS or vocal server;
• By credit card ;
• Within the vehicle via a communication interface with the charging station.

When recharging the electric vehicle on terminals, invoicing is most often done Depending on the time spent in recharge and not kWh.

Recharge your electric car for free, it’s possible

Some large groups such as Lidl or Ikea now offer Free recharging of the electric vehicle to holders of electric vehicles who make their purchases in their signs.

Paid solutions

The lack of coordination between The various charging stations operators leads to a great heterogeneity of the prices applied by the various operators of the network, a situation which can be problematic for users of electric cars, especially as the power of the charging stations are also different.

State aid for the purchase of an electric vehicle

The ecological bonus

Help description

The ecological bonus is a state financial assistance that can benefit from An individual with the purchase of a new electric car. Set up in 2008 as part of Grenelle of the environment, this premium aims to develop the purchase of more ecological vehicles.

Assistance

The amount of aid is to 6,000 euros, within the limit of 27 % of the purchase price.

How to benefit from help ?

The criteria to take into account to benefit from this purchase assistance:

• The car must be new : that is to say a car that has never been registered in France or abroad;
• It must issue a maximum of 20 grams of CO₂ per km ;
• Its owner must be major and live in France.

TO KNOW ! In this device, the new vehicle must not be sold within 6 months of his 1st registration, or before having traveled at least 6,000 kilometers.

The scrap premium

The scrap premium is a converting aid which allows you to benefit from a additional bonus by getting rid of its old thermal vehicle considered to be polluting.

This conversion bonus can go up to € 5,000 If the buyer breaks his old vehicle. This superbonus aims to help owners acquire a clean vehicle. To benefit from this premium, the consumer must:

• Be not taxable (Reference tax income by share below € 13,489) and pamper a registered diesel vehicle Before 2006 or a petrol vehicle registered before 1997;
• Taxable and pamper a registered diesel vehicle Before 2001 or petrol vehicle registered before 1997.

Rights of the scrap premium in 2022 for the purchase of an electric CTTE vehicle

Vehicle type	For a taxable person		For a non -taxable person
Ecological bonus amount	Casse premium amount	Ecological bonus amount	Casse premium amount
New electric model	€ 6,000	€ 5,000	€ 6,000	€ 5,000
Used electric model	No ecological bonus	€ 1,500 max	No ecological bonus	€ 1,500 max

The penalty

Unlike the ecological bonus, there are A car penalty which is now applicable in the event of purchase of a polluting vehicle.

Comparison of electric, hybrid and thermal cars

The petrol car

• Present on The French automotive market for many years ;
• New purchase price lower (with equivalent characteristics);
• Better autonomy.

• Price of the essence that keeps climbing ;
• More expensive maintenance and insurance than for other vehicles ;
• Important Co₂ emission ;
• Existence now of a penalty for the purchase of certain new models which are very polluting.

The diesel car

• Price weaker ;
• Better autonomy than electric cars.

• Greater energy expenditure than for recharging electric cars: about 6.3 times more expensive than those of an electric model ;
• Presence of penalties for penalize CO₂ emissions of these types of vehicles.

The hybrid car

• Lower purchase price than the electric ;
• Better autonomy Thanks to the heat engine which makes it possible to alternate with electric;
• Less long recharge time than the 100 % electric car.

• Removal of the ecological bonus on January 1, 2018 for hybrid vehicles ;
• More important maintenance;
• These cars are still relatively polluting.

Electric car comparison or LPG

• More attractive price than electric models ;
• Better autonomy.

• Few existing models in France.

What is the autonomy of an electric car battery ?

The autonomy of electric car batteries is very variable and depends on the proper capacities of each model.

Electric cars benefit from a global autonomy of 150 to 200 km. This performance is mainly linked to lithium-ion batteries which are much more effective than the first generations developed.

Driving style of the user as well as the external conditions also come into play in the autonomy of this type of vehicle.

However, the batteries are quickly unloading if the conditions are unfavorable, as in winter for example. Indeed, The cold very quickly degrades the performance of these batteries and then reduces the autonomy of the electric vehicle.

The battery life tends to decrease over time

Electric car batteries have limited autonomy which decreases and degrades over time. After five years, the loss of battery life can go up to 15%.

What is the battery life ?

Lithium-ion batteries have An estimated lifespan at 10 years with an approximation from 1000 to 2000 charging cycles or more.

At the end of this period, these batteries still have 80 % of their capacity and can then be integrated into domestic batteries in order to be recycled and reused.

The electric car, a real good plan ?

What do the French think ? A recent study by Ipsos about electromobility revealed that 91 % of French people say they are satisfied to have acquired an electric vehicle, and 35 % are thinking of buying one. On the other hand, only 18% of French people intend to buy an electric vehicle in the next five years, and 25% of them are under 35 years old.

An ecological awareness

The awareness linked to climate change notably leads to the development of cars relatively sober carbon.

Electric cars are therefore presented as clean and independent cars of fossil fuels. However, feeding these cars is linked to their integration into the electricity distribution network.

It is therefore necessary to develop sufficient infrastructure To cover the national territory in charging stations. It should also be taken into account that massive recharge of cars can cause in the future Strong demand for electricity at certain key moments (peaks in the evening and at night in off -peak hours).

Continue the development of battery life

However, this technology is still limited in many aspects, notably concerning the production of raw materials, storage and provenance of electricitye.

For lithium-ion batteries, current autonomy is About 100 to 200 km For a charge time from half an hour to several hours.

Long -term savings

Despite its high acquisition price, The electric automobile can cause significant savings to its owner.

Electric vehicles therefore become economically interesting from a high mileage and a frequency of sufficient use to amortize the initial investment.

The choice of a Hybrid or electric model Depends mainly on the user’s driving profile: hybrid is preferentially used in relatively large mobility situations and then requiring greater autonomy, while the 100 % electric car is a more suitable choice for short intra- urban.

After a master’s degree in policy and energy management at Columbia University in the USA, Xavier founded Selectra in 2007 during the liberalization of the market. He also published the book “The energy retail market: competition in action in electricity and gas” in 2015 in 2015.