Germany has officially launched applications for a new state-backed electric vehicle support scheme. The programme is funded with a €3 billion budget and is designed to help approximately 800,000 battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and range extenders reach the road by 2029.
Unlike the previous flat-rate Umweltbonus — which was abruptly discontinued at the end of 2023 — the new scheme uses an income-based approach. Eligible buyers can receive grants of up to €6,000 per vehicle, with lower-income households expected to qualify for higher amounts.
The relaunch of EV incentives in Germany is significant for the broader European market. As the continent's largest auto market, German consumer demand has a direct impact on EV sales figures across the EU, and the country's renewed commitment to demand-side support may help reverse the slowdown in EV adoption seen in 2024.
Applicants are advised to act promptly: while the scheme runs until 2029 in principle, the €3 billion pot could be exhausted earlier if demand is strong. Full details on eligibility criteria and the application process are expected to be published through official government channels.
Source: Germany opens applications for new EV subsidy scheme - Electrive (EN)· Based on source, with AI-assisted rewriting.
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