The incentives and legislations section is updated for beginning of 2024, as of 23rd April 2024.

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

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Ownership tax benefits

• Electric vehicles are exempt from the annual ownership tax for a period of five years from the date of their first registration. After this five‐year period, they benefit from a 75% reduction of the tax rate applied to equivalent petrol vehicles in many regions.
• In Valle d'Aosta, the 5 year period is extended to 8 years.

Company tax benefits

No incentives are currently available.

Purchase subsidies

1. 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.
2. Overall Budget:
   • A total budget of €250 million allocated for BEVs for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
3. 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

4 % reduced VAT for disabled persons who purchase cars.

Other Financial Benefits

Free access to the LTZ and free parking in many urban centers for hybrid/electric cars.  

Local incentives

Some regional governments, especially in Northern Italy, have introduced incentives for the purchase of alternative fuel cars and commercial vehicles (up to 7/12 tons). The amount of the incentive usually depends on the type of fuel or power source (electric vehicles obtain the highest incentive). Only Lombardy has adopted an incentive scheme based on the combination of NOx and CO2 values  (manufacturer's declared values).   

AF infrastructure incentives

Tax credit granted to taxpayers who install EV charging infrastructures up to 22 kW. It amounts to 80% of the purchase and installation cost up to EUR 1.500, to be split into ten equal annual tranches. Total budget of 40 million. 

VAT Benefits

4% reduced VAT for disabled persons who purchase cars

Interesting links

https://normattiva.it

https://ecobonus.mise.gov.it

https://www.electrive.com/2020/07/14/italy-increases-electric-vehicle-subsidies/ https://ecobonus.mise.gov.it/

https://ecobonus.mise.gov.it/ecobonus/contributi-concessi

https://ecobonus.mise.gov.it/ecobonus/veicoli-di-categoria-m1

https://www.idealista.it/en/news/financial-advice-italy/2022/11/03/171617-electric-car-incentives-italy-2023

https://www.soldioggi.it/incentivi-auto-elettriche-18806.html#usate

https://www.rattiauto.it/it-it/blog/elettrico/incentivi-auto-ecobonus-2023

https://motori.money.it/incentivi-auto-2023-lombardia-cosa-sono-e-come-richiedere-i-nuovi-contributi

https://www.acea.auto/files/ACEA_Tax_Guide_2022.pdf

https://mobility-observatory.arval.com/tax-evolution-for-2023

Institutions involved in Incentives

Ministry of Economic Development
Regions (for local incentives)