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.

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Ownership tax benefits

BEVs are exempt from paying annual car tax. PHEVs pay car tax with at least 50% reduced rate, which is decided by local governments. 

Purchase subsidies

Rabla Plus: This program provides eco-tickets ranging from €2,600 to €6,250 when scrapping an old polluting vehicle and purchasing a new BEV or plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The amount depends on the CO2 emissions and category of the new vehicle.

Rabla: Although primarily meant for non-electric vehicles, this program still offers a smaller eco-ticket of €1,500 for scrapping an old car and buying a new PHEV with CO2 emissions exceeding 78g/km.

Other financial benefits

600 million RON (1,2 million EUR) available for the replacement of school minibuses. 2,500-3,000 schools wil receive e-buses.

AF infrastructure incentives

A refund of a maximum of 2.500 euros for Stations < 22kW and 30.000 euros for Stations > 22kW. 

Registration Tax Benefits

Both BEVs and PHEVs are exempt from paying the registration tax, typically ranging from 4% to 16% of the vehicle's value.

PHEVs benefit from a significantly lower annual road tax compared to gasoline cars.

Local incentives

Free public charging: Several municipalities offer free or discounted charging for electric vehicles in public parking zones.
Preferential parking: Some cities provide designated parking spaces for electric vehicles, closer to shops or with shorter waiting times.
Lower insurance premiums: Some insurance companies offer discounted rates for electric vehicles.

Institutions involved in Incentives

Romanian Ministry of Environment
ACAROM (Association of Romanian Car Manufacturers