Incentives and Legislation | European Alternative Fuels Observatory

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The last annual update was to represent situation as of 2024, publihsed on 23rd April 2024.

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

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Registration tax benefits

Registration Fee (IPT) – Italy has no CO₂-based car registration tax. Only a provincial registration fee (IPT) is due on new registrations, which in many provinces is fully waived for electric vehicles (or sharply reduced) as a local policy. (Any minor stamp duty or transit fee is often exempted for BEVs as well.)

Ownership tax benefits

Vehicle Circulation Tax (Bollo) – Full exemption for 5 years from first registration for BEVs. Thereafter BEVs pay only 25% of the standard rate (75% reduction). The standard “bollo” is based on kW and emission class.
Some regions grant additional relief – e.g. Lombardy and Piedmont permanently waive the annual tax for BEVs beyond 5 years. In Valle d'Aosta, the 5 year period is extended to 8 years.

Company tax benefits

Corporate Depreciation: No EV-specific super-depreciation in 2025 – standard tax rules apply (40% VAT deductibility and 20% cost deductibility of a car’s cost up to €18,076 for mixed-use company cars).

Fringe Benefits (Company Cars): New rules from 2025 dramatically favor EVs – the taxable value of a company-provided EV for private use is only 10% of the standard amount (for PHEVs 20%), versus 50% for conventional cars. This makes EVs much cheaper as employee benefits.

Fleet Incentives: The government has earmarked €4.6 billion to support the domestic auto industry and fleet electrification, including future incentives for electric company fleets. (Details are being developed, aiming to spur business adoption of EVs.)

Purchase subsidies

As of 3rd March 2025, there are no national subsidies for the purchase of BEVs in Italy.

However, some regions have filled this void. For example, in Valle d'Aosta, private individuals who do not carry out economic activity can receive a contribution of up to 50% of the price (excluding VAT, road taxes and transcription) for new BEVs with emissions ≤ 20 g/km CO2, with a maximum of €9,000 for over 35s and €12,700 for under 35s, for vehicles under €60,000. Bolzano confirmed incentives, but specific details for 2025 were not found, suggesting continuity with previous years. These regional incentives often include scrapping surcharges, such as a +10% for Euro 0-2 vehicles in Valle d'Aosta.

Until 2024, these were the purchase subsidies available, below.

National Purchase Subsidy for Private Individuals:
- For individuals with an income below €30,000:
  - Subsidy amount: €4,500.
  - Additional scrappage bonus: €3,000.
- For individuals with an income above €30,000:
  - Subsidy amount: €3,000.
  - Additional scrappage bonus: €2,000.
- Additional Conditions:
  - Applicable only for brand new vehicles.
  - Businesses are allowed to lease vehicles.
  - Maximum net retail price of €35,000.
  - Mandatory holding period of 1 year for private individuals and 2 years for business leases.
Overall Budget:
- A total budget of €250 million allocated for BEVs for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Regional Subsidy in Lombardy:
- Maximum subsidy amount: €4,000 (or €1,000 without vehicle scrapping).
- Maximum net retail price of vehicle: €45,000.

VAT Benefits

There are no specific VAT benefits for BEVs in 2025.

VAT Rate: Standard VAT 22% applies to electric vehicles – no VAT reduction or exemption at purchase.
VAT Deduction: For businesses, input VAT on passenger cars is generally only 40% deductible (unless the vehicle is exclusively business-use). EVs follow the same rule – Italy has not introduced enhanced VAT deductibility for EVs. (Commercial vehicles are 100% deductible for VAT if truly used for business operations.)

Other Financial Benefits

Local Perks: Electric cars enjoy local benefits such as free or discounted parking and access to restricted traffic zones (ZTL) in many cities. For example, Milan, Bologna, Rome, and others allow BEVs to park free in “blue zone” pay spaces and enter ZTLs without fees(typically via a free permit).
Public Transport: Government programs (e.g. PNRR) are funding the rollout of electric buses and related infrastructure for transit fleets (with hundreds of millions € allocated to zero-emission buses by 2026).

Local incentives

Regional/Local Purchase Incentives: Some regions offer stackable rebates. Lombardy (2024–25) provides up to €4,000 per electric car and €8,000 per van for local SMEs, in exchange for scrapping older vehicles.
The autonomous province of Bolzano (South Tyrol) grants €2,000 to private buyers leasing or buying a new BEV (and €1,000 for PHEVs), often doubled via matching utility grants to total €4,000 for BEVs.
Other regions (e.g. Trento, Piedmont, Veneto) have periodically offered rebates or scrapping bonuses for EVs when local air-quality funds permit.
Additional Tax Breaks: Some regions permanently waive the annual road tax for EVs beyond the national 5-year period (notably Lombardy & Piedmont, as above).

AF infrastructure incentives

Home/Private Chargers – “Bonus Colonnine”: Government grants cover 80% of purchase & installation cost of home EV charging units. Caps: €1,500 per private charger, €8,000 for shared condominium installations. (Switched from a 50% tax deduction to an upfront grant in 2022
Business/Public Chargers: A parallel fund for companies/professionals offers 40% subsidy for charging station costs. Caps are tiered by power: up to €2,500 per 7.4–22 kW AC point (or €8,000 for dual-outlet units); for DC fast chargers, up to €50,000 per station (50–100 kW) and €75,000 for >100 kW HPC.
National Infrastructure Plan: Italy’s Recovery Plan (PNRR) allocated €740 M in grants to deploy ~21,000 public charging points by 2025, implemented via competitive calls (managed by the Ministry of Environment and GSE).

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Institutions involved in Incentives

Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
Ministry of Economic Development
Ministry of Environment/MASE
ACI and regional authorities (Lombardy, Bolzano)

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The incentives and legislations section is undergoing a comprehensive annual update for 2025, due to be published by 18th April 2025.

The last annual update was to represent situation as of 2024, publihsed on 23rd April 2024.

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

2019
Launch of Ecobonus
Italy introduces Ecobonus with a €6,000 maximum subsidy for new BEVs (with scrappage), and €4,000 without scrappage. Applies to vehicles <€50,000.
2020
Expansion of Ecobonus
The subsidy is increased to €8,000 (with scrappage) and €5,000 (without) during COVID recovery measures. Additional funds allocated.
2021
Temporary Reduction
The maximum BEV incentive drops to €6,000 (with scrappage) and €4,000 without. Budget constraints limit availability.
2022
Revised Ecobonus Rules
Incentives lowered further: €5,000 (with scrappage) and €3,000 without. Price cap reduced to €35,000 + VAT.
2023
Minor Adjustments
Same €5,000/€3,000 subsidy structure continues, but new rules allow businesses to access incentives for leased BEVs.
2024
Major Expansion (Final Year)
Ecobonus is significantly increased: Up to €11,000 (with scrappage), €6,000 without. 25% extra for income ≤€30k. Used BEVs get a €2,000 bonus.
2025
Ecobonus Ends
Government ends Ecobonus; no new national purchase incentives introduced. Focus shifts to corporate fleets and infrastructure investment.