The incentives and legislations section is updated for 2025, published on 18th April 2025, representing the situation as of that date. Major changes of incentives and polices are updated on a rolling basis from that date onwards.

Incentives and legislation that aim to increase uptake of alternative fuels vehicles and infrastructure.

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Purchase subsidies

The federal purchase subsidy scheme “E-Mobilität 2024” ended early in February 2025 due to budget limitations. Registrations made before this date remain eligible until further notice.

 

Registration tax benefits

BEVs are fully exempt from the NoVA registration tax.

Ownership / Circulation Tax Benefits

As of 1 April 2025, BEVs are no longer exempt from the motor-related insurance tax and are taxed similarly to internal combustion engine vehicles.

Company tax benefits

Zero-emission vehicles benefit from exemption from ownership and pollution taxes. Companies can apply a 10% investment premium for BEV purchases, use 30% declining-balance depreciation, and offer BEVs as company cars without triggering benefit-in-kind taxation.

VAT benefits

Companies may deduct VAT fully for BEVs priced up to €40,000. A partial deduction is available for vehicles between €40,000 and €80,000, while no deduction applies above €80,000.

Other Financial Benefits

Several cities offer free public parking for BEVs. From 14 April 2025, the ÖAMTC ePrämie 2025 provides a new CO₂ savings bonus linked to certified private charging installations.

Local incentives

All Austrian federal states operate tailored programmes. Examples include:

• Burgenland: Up to 50% subsidy for private home chargers.
• Carinthia: Support for e-vehicles and chargers using 100% renewable energy.
• Lower Austria: €1,000 for private BEV purchases and charging support.
• Upper Austria: Incentives for private and business infrastructure expansion.
• Salzburg: Grants for BEVs and professionally installed chargers.
• Styria: Focus on commercial e-vehicles and private wall boxes.
• Tyrol: Support for private and business BEV purchases and infrastructure.
• Vorarlberg: Extra funding for fleet electrification.
• Vienna: Shared residential charging and support for e-cargo bikes.

AF Infrastructure Incentives

Private users can receive €600–€1,800 for home charging installations. Companies are eligible for €900 support for 11–22kW AC/DC chargers. Public charging infrastructure may be funded up to €30,000 per location.

Announced Policy Changes (Effective Later in 2025 and After) html Copy Edit

No new national-level subsidies have been announced as of April 2025. The new government is considering any new incentive program, if any. Some regional programmes may be revised or extended depending on state-level budgets.

Interesting links

umweltfoerderung.atÖAMTC E-Mobilityoesterreich.gv.atbeoe.atNoVA CalculatorWKO Tax Info

Institutions Involved in Incentives

Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Regionen und Tourismus (www.bmlrt.gv.at)Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie (www.bmk.gv.at)Local and regional governments manage implementation and regional funding programmes.