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

As of 2025, Finland does not offer direct purchase subsidies for BEVs. Previous subsidy schemes for passenger electric vehicles were terminated in 2022, and no new purchase subsidies have been introduced since then.The last subsidy scheme, which offered a €2,000 subsidy for fully electric vehicles priced below €50,000, ended in 2022.

Registration tax benefits

Electric vehicles benefit from a significantly lower registration tax compared to gasoline-powered vehicles*. This tax is based on the vehicle's CO2 emissions, and for EVs, it's typically 0%, resulting in substantial savings. 

*Note: In Finland, ‘car tax’ (autovero) and ‘vehicle tax’ (ajoneuvovero) are different. Car tax is a one-time tax, while vehicle tax is annual.

Ownership / circulation Tax Benefits

BEVs are not subject to car tax (autovero), which is paid only once at the time of registration or first use in Finland. However, BEVs are subject to annual vehicle tax (ajoneuvovero). For ICE vehicles, both taxes apply, with the annual vehicle tax amount based on emissions.

Company tax benefits

'Employees using a BEV company car get a €170/month reduction in the taxable car benefit value (valid until end of 2025).Free workplace/public charging paid by employer is tax-free for employees.

AF infrastructure incentives

30% subsidy for public 11 kW+ chargers and 35% for 22 kW+ fast chargers.
Subsidies for workplace charging were valid until 2023, but new rounds may follow.
Housing associations can receive subsidies covering up to 35% of the costs for installing charging infrastructure.

Other Financial Benefits

The employer can pay charging electricity at the workplace or a public charging point to the company car driver with limited car benefit or the employee driving their own car. It is tax-free for the driver. The benefit depends on whether the employer wants to pay for it or not.

Local incentives

Helsinki offers a 50% discount on parking fees for low-emission vehicles, including BEVs.
Some municipalities offer free EV parking zones.

Announced policy changes (effective later in 2025 and after)

Starting 2026, BEVs will face increased vehicle and energy taxes (~€53 more annually for BEVs).
Favorable company car taxation extended through 2025.

Institutions involved in Incentives

Ministry of Finance, Finnish Tax Administration, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Local Municipalities