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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Registration tax benefits

• BEV's pay minimum rate of 0.5%

Purchase subsidies

Incentives for Electric Vehicles in Slovenia (2025)

1. Category M1: Passenger Cars
   • Up to €7,200 for new electric vehicles with zero CO2 emissions priced up to €35,000 (including VAT).
   • Up to €6,500 for new electric vehicles with zero CO2 emissions priced between €35,000 and €45,000 (including VAT).
   • Up to €4,500 for new electric vehicles with zero CO2 emissions priced between €45,000 and €65,000 (including VAT).
2. Category N1: Light Commercial Vehicles
   • Up to €6,500 for new electric vehicles with zero CO2 emissions priced up to €45,000 (including VAT).
   • Up to €4,500 for new electric vehicles with zero CO2 emissions priced between €45,000 and €65,000 (including VAT).
3. Used Electric Vehicles (M1 or N1 Categories)
   • Up to €3,000 for used/test electric vehicles with zero CO2 emissions priced up to €45,000 (including VAT).
   • Up to €2,000 for used/test electric vehicles with zero CO2 emissions priced between €45,000 and €65,000 (including VAT).
4. Category L: Two-Wheelers, Quadricycles, and Microcars
   • Up to €1,500 for new category L7e vehicles.
   • Up to €1,000 for new category L6e vehicles.
   • Up to €750 for new category L3e, L4e, or L5e vehicles.
   • Up to €500 for new category L2e vehicles.
   • Up to €300 for new category L1e-B vehicles.

 

Summary of Conditions

• €11.25M available for EV subsidies. 
• Grants apply to new/used EVs ≤€65K.
• Applicants must reside in Slovenia, have no overdue debts/taxes, and purchase vehicles post-1 June 2024. 
• Vehicles must stay owned/leased for 2+ years. 
• Operating leases are ineligible.

Other Financial benefits

The Eco Fund offers long-term loans for the purchase of electric cars at a subsidized rate set by the Bank of Slovenia. Loans with up to a 10-year repayment period with an interest rate of EURIBOR + 1.3% are available. The conditions are different for personal and business purchases.

Company Tax Benefits

For electric vehicles used as company cars, there is a zero benefit-in-kind tax, regardless of the vehicle's value.

VAT Benefits

Legal entities can claim VAT deductions on the purchase, servicing, and spare parts of 100% electric vehicles, up to a value of €80,000.

Interesting Links

• https://borzen.si/sl-si/podpore-za-mobilnost/subvencije-za-nakup-elektricnih-vozil-fizicne-osebe 
• https://siol.net/avtomoto/novice/brez-dmv-in-nizje-subvencije-avtotrgovci-jezni-kaj-caka-voznike-541316
• https://www.rtvslo.si/zabava-in-slog/subvencije-za-elektricne-avtomobile-po-novem-nizje/545582
• https://www.acea.auto/files/Electric_cars-Tax_benefits__purchase_incentives_2023.pdf