The government is mulling the possibility of bonuses and penalties for smartphones based on their repairability index. But what will be the effect on prices later?
Bonuses and penalties. Indeed, when it comes to choosing a smartphone, prospective buyers will be able to benefit from either a purchase aid of 40 euros or a penalty of 20 euros. This is based on its durability rating and ease of repair, he says BFMTV. Other devices, such as computers or tablets, may be affected by this measure.
Durability and repair
Indeed, the repairability index is at the center of this reflection by the Ministry of Ecology. The latter, implemented in 2021, suggests the ease of repairing smartphones by yourself, without the need to go to a professional. It differs from durability which is based on other criteria such as the solidity of the coating or the internal quality of the components.
Thus, if the sustainability index is less than 6.9/10, 20 euro fine A compromise has to be made. But if this is higher than the repairability index 8.2/10, then a bonus of 40 euros Given at time of purchase.
The system should be implemented from July 1, but this date may be delayed for manufacturers as well as distributors who will be given time to adapt.
The key question
However, the impact of this measure should not be as significant as one might think because the measure provides neither a bonus nor a penalty for smartphones between 6.9/10 and 8.2/10, he clarifies. BFMTV. Thus, the price of the 5 best-selling mobiles in France should remain unchanged.
As evidenced by these scores: 7.6/10 for iPhone 15 Pro, 8.2/10 for Samsung Galaxy S23, 7.5/10 for iPhone 15, 6.9/10 for iPhone 14, 8.2/10 for Samsung Galaxy S23+.
But those targeted by the penalty still remain relatively popular models, particularly at Apple, namely the iPhone SE (6.4/10) or the iPhone 13 (6.4/10).
But the bonus should be granted very rarely, because it hardly concerns any device. A similar observation for computers, where the MacBook Air with the M2 chip and its score of 6.6/10 will be penalized further. As a result, the sustainability index may be based on the sustainability index and therefore replace it, the Ministry of Ecological Transition suggested. the world.
