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Incentives and Legislation

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.

If you know of other national or local incentives that should be included in this section, please send us an email, or use the button on the right, and let us know.

Registration tax benefits

BEVs benefit from a lower registration tax compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. The specific rate depends on the vehicle's CO2 emissions, typically ranging from 2% to 5% for BEVs compared to 8% for gasoline cars. 

Ownership tax benefits

Annual tax rate for BEVs is zero. Hybrid motor vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) have a reduced tax rate of up to 50 %.

Purchase subsidies

From July 2020 there is no known purchase subsidy available. A new programme is expected.

Other financial benefits

Parking discounts on selected cities.

Since 1 January 2020 a new depreciation group ‘0’ for electric vehicles was established. Personal battery electric vehicles (BEV) or plug-in electric vehicles (PHEV) in a combination with other fuel type or energy source are depreciated for two years.

Local incentives

Low emission zones. In November 2017, the Slovak parliament adopted an amendment to the Air Protection Act; this amendment enables municipalities to introduce low emission zones and thus indirectly favour low emission vehicles such as EVs or hybrids.

AF infrastructure incentives

The Slovak government is actively investing in expanding the country's public charging infrastructure, making it more convenient to own and operate an EV.

Company Tax Benefits

Businesses purchasing EVs for business use might be entitled to a reduced company car tax benefit, compared to gasoline cars.

Purchase Subsidies

As of February 1st, 2024, Slovakia doesn't offer direct purchase subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs).

VAT Benefits

No VAT reduction.

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Announced policy changes (effective later in 2024 and after)

The Slovak government has expressed interest in introducing direct purchase subsidies for electric vehicles in the future. However, no concrete plans have been announced yet.

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Incentives and Legislation

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.

If you know of other national or local incentives that should be included in this section, please send us an email, or use the button on the right, and let us know.