Incentives and Legislation
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.
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. We review the proposed changes and implement the updates on a short notice.
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.
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. We review the proposed changes and implement the updates on a short notice.
- Purchase subsidies
Private individuals can receive up to:
- €7,200 for new BEVs (M1) ≤ €35,000
- €6,500 for BEVs €35–45k
- €4,500 for BEVs €45–65k
- €3,000 for used BEVs ≤ €45k
- €2,000 for used BEVs €45–65k
Legal entities eligible for new BEV subsidies only (max vehicle price: €65,000, incl. VAT). No subsidies for used or imported BEVs.
- Registration tax benefits
BEVs pay the minimum registration tax rate of 0.5%, compared to higher rates for ICEs.
- Ownership / Circulation tax benefits
BEVs benefit from full or partial exemptions from annual vehicle tax, depending on regional implementation.
- Other Financial benefits
Eco Fund loans: Long-term loans for BEV purchases with subsidized interest (EURIBOR + 1.3%), available for both individuals and businesses, with up to 10-year terms.
- Company Tax Benefits
Zero benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax on BEV company cars, regardless of list price. This makes BEVs more attractive than ICEs for employers and employees alike.
- VAT Benefits
Companies can fully deduct VAT on BEV purchases, servicing, and parts, up to a vehicle price of €80,000.
VAT deduction does not apply to ICE vehicles.- Local Incentives
Municipal incentives (e.g. free parking, reduced tolls) vary by region but often apply to BEVs.
- Announced policy changes (effective later in 2025 and after)
Purchase subsidy thresholds and amounts were increased in August 2024 and will remain active until funds are depleted. No major new changes announced for 2025.
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