Driving an HGV in the Grand Est region?
Check whether the ECPL applies to your journey, estimate the amount of the charge and choose how to pay it.
The ECPL in 3 steps
Plan your journey
Check whether your vehicle and your journey are covered.
Choose your payment method
Choose your payment solution: an accredited P-SET for regular journeys or a ticket for occasional use.
Drive
Before setting off, make sure your vehicle is compliant for the journey concerned.
Does it apply to me?
Does the ECPL apply to my vehicle and my journey?
Whether the ECPL applies depends on your vehicle, how it is used and the roads you take. Check your situation before paying the tax.
How to pay
Choose the solution that suits how often you travel.
Travel regularly?
Use on-board equipment (OBU) supplied by a European Electronic Toll Service provider (P-SET) accredited for the ECPL. The charge is calculated and invoiced automatically when you travel on the ECPL network.
What is a P-SET?Occasional journeys
Buy an ECPL ticket before each journey on the charged network.
Buy a ticket
A question about the ECPL?
What is the Heavy Goods Vehicle Eco-contribution (ECPL)?
The Heavy Goods Vehicle Eco-contribution (ECPL) is the name of the infrastructure user charge introduced by the Grand Est Region. It applies to road goods vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes using certain national roads and non-concession motorways in the region.
Why is it being introduced?
The Eco-contribution pursues several objectives: funding the maintenance and modernisation of infrastructure, supporting the decarbonisation of road transport, encouraging a shift to more sustainable modes of transport and better managing transit traffic in the Grand Est Region.
When will it apply?
The Eco-contribution will come into force on 2 April 2027. Hauliers will have several months before that date to prepare the necessary steps and choose their payment method. The opening dates of the services and the steps to be completed before launch will be announced on this website.
How much is the ECPL?
The amount depends on the distance travelled on the taxed network and on the vehicle's technical characteristics (gross combination weight, CO2 emission class, Euro emission class). You will be able to consult the current rate table on the ECPL.fr website or on the mobile app once it is available.
How does the scheme work?
The ECPL is a distance-based charge that applies to goods vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes using the regional routes concerned. There are two ways to pay the tax: 1) You have an on-board unit (OBU) supplied by an accredited EETS provider: calculation and payment are carried out automatically. The list of accredited EETS providers will be published on the ECPL.fr website before launch. You can also contact your provider directly. 2) You do not have a compatible unit: you will need to buy a ticket before using the taxed network. Tickets can be bought online, on the ECPL.fr website or the mobile app.