Electric car subsidy
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1. Purchase Premium for Electric Cars (from January 1, 2026)
What is planned:
- There will be a state-funded purchase premium (environmental bonus) for new electric cars (BEVs) again.
Amount of the subsidy (planned):
- Basic Premium: approx. €3,000 per vehicle.
- Family Bonus: + €500 per child (up to a maximum of +€1,000).
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Income Bonus: + €1,000 if the monthly net income is below €3,000.
Maximum of approx. €5,000 per e-car possible.
Important conditions:
- Application via the BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control) after vehicle registration.
2. Tax Incentives and Vehicle Tax
Vehicle Tax Exemption:
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Electric cars (BEV), first registered by December 31, 2030, will remain exempt from vehicle tax for up to 10 years – i.e., usually until the end of 2035.
This reduces long-term costs for e-car owners.
Company Car Regulation:
- More favorable tax flat rates continue to apply to electrified company cars (e.g., 0.25% rule for electric company cars up to a certain price limit).
3. Further Tax Advantages and Funding Points
Tax Benefits:
- Special depreciation for electrically powered vehicles for companies is being reviewed/offered.
Charging Station Funding (separate):
- For private e-car charging points (e.g., home wallbox), subsidies are still available through KfW-Bank (up to several hundred euros). (charged separately, not direct e-car subsidy)
Summary – Funding 2026 in Germany
|
Type of Funding |
Content |
Amount / Period |
|
Purchase premium for new BEVs |
Government subsidy for purchase |
€3,000 – approx. €5,000 |
|
Family & Income bonus |
Extra amounts for low incomes / children |
+ €500 – €1,000 |
|
Vehicle tax exemption |
Tax exemption for new BEVs until 2035 |
up to 10 years |
|
Company car tax |
More favorable taxation (0.25% rule) |
Up to a certain price limit |
|
Charging infrastructure |
Subsidy for home wallbox |
depending on the program |