Overview
- Berlin’s incentives range from €1,500 to €6,000 per vehicle, with about €3 billion allocated to support roughly 800,000 purchases through 2029.
- Eligibility is tiered by taxable household income and number of children, applies to registrations from January 1, 2026, and will be claimable via an online portal expected in May.
- Battery‑electric cars receive a base €3,000 subsidy, while plug‑in hybrids and extended‑range EVs qualify for €1,500 if they meet emissions or electric‑range thresholds, with a 36‑month minimum holding period.
- Germany imposes no origin restrictions, making Chinese‑built models eligible, a stance welcomed by industry groups and criticized by environmental advocates over support for PHEVs.
- The UK launched its “Get that electric feeling” campaign promoting an Electric Car Grant of up to £3,750 used by more than 50,000 drivers, alongside plans for a road‑use charge from 2028 that signals a different policy approach.