On March 11, 2026, the Rajya Sabha Standing Committee on Industry said only 1,656,335 EVs had been incentivised under PM E‑DRIVE as of 31 January 2026, about 58.6% of the revised 2,826,634 target, with e‑trucks, e‑buses, and e‑ambulances still at zero and e‑rickshaws/e‑carts at just 3,602 units versus a 39,034 target

On February 23, the Ministry of Transport, Ireland, announced the 2026 Electric Small Public Sector Vehicles (eSPSV) Grant Scheme. It has been allocated funding of EUR 7 million, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting SPSV operators to transition to electric vehicles. 
The scheme includes up to EUR 7,5

On February 17, the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) of Latvia announced that it has developed a new support program for residents to purchase environmentally friendly cars. The support program has not yet been approved by the government. The new support program will provide financial support for electric and plu

On February 16, the Ministry of the Economy, Luxembourg, launched its first call for projects dedicated to the acquisition of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. It will offer aid that can cover up to 100% of eligible costs, corresponding to the difference between a zero-emission vehicle and a comparable vehicle equip

Reported on February 18, 2026, Thailand’s electrified vehicle industry called for structural, non-subsidy measures to complement existing incentives and accelerate BEV and PHEV adoption.
While existing programs such as EV3.0 and EV3.5 have supported local production through tax incentives and investment-linked subsid

Announced on January 29, 2026, the Malaysian government has rolled out Matching Grant Programme for the vehicle replacement aimed at phasing out cars aged 20 years and older while encouraging the shift toward newer, safer, and more environmentally friendly vehicles.
Consistent with the government’s objective, Proton

On February 2, the administration of California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state has proposed a USD 200 million electric vehicle incentive program that will be limited to first-time buyers and require participating OEMs to contribute matching incentives.
The proposal would allow incentives to defray the upfront purch

On January 27, the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approved a USD 4 million Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) grant support for Volkswagen Group of America to invest USD 13 million in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills to meet existing and expected workforce demands, as well as retain more than 900 jobs. 
As p

On February 3, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Spain, announced the Auto+ Program to encourage the demand and purchase of this type of vehicle as support for the sector's transition to electric mobility. It is part of the Plan Auto 2030. 
The Auto+ aid program is managed by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism.

On January 19, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) issued a statement welcoming the German government’s new electric car subsidy program.
Key aspects of the program are fundamentally suitable for supporting the success of e-mobility in Germany. The funding program creates the necessary planning ce

On January 19, Stellantis Germany and VW welcomed the German government’s new subsidies for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Thanks to low leasing rates and programs such as “Electric All In,” electric cars are becoming more affordable.
For Opel, the focus is on electric models such as the Grandland Electric and

On January 19, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Germany, announced a new electric car subsidy program. Both the purchase and leasing of new vehicles are eligible for funding. The available funds, totaling EUR 3 billion, are sufficient for an estimated 800,000 subsidized vehicles between 2026 and 2029.
People

Reported on January 12, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) said it remains engaged with government agencies to push for the prompt disbursement of incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program, following President Marcos’ decision to veto the program’s PHP 4.32 billion

On January 9, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office released the proposed 2026-2027 budget In it, the state is proposing to set aside USD 200 million to establish a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program that could soften the blow from the loss of the USD 7,500 federal EV tax credit, which C

On January 6, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Serbia, announced that it has allocated more than RSD 450 million to co-finance the purchase of electric vehicles. In the past year, funds have been secured for the purchase of almost 1,000 exclusively electric vehicles, with 207 individuals and 773 legal entiti

Reported on January 7, 2026, the Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) warned that the President’s decision to veto funding for the CARS and RACE programs could further undermine the vehicle manufacturing sector, which is already fragile, casting doubt on the future of local car assembly.
PPMA said low productio

Reported on January 7, 2026, Thailand’s Excise Department is preparing legal action to track NETA’s assets following the company’s withdrawal from Thailand, a Ministry of Finance source said.
The department is set to sue Chinese EV maker NETA to recover government subsidies and enforce bank guarantees from Bangchan G

On January 6, the UK Government announced an additional GBP 18 million to increase the Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026. Hauliers and fleet operators will access discounts of up to GBP 120,000 on new electric trucks.
The move is part of a GBP 318 million plan for green freight. The funding is set to increase zero

Reported on January 1, 2026, the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) warned that removing electric vehicle incentives could significantly affect consumers by driving up prices, while pointing out that EV sales growth in Indonesia is largely fueled by these subsidies.
YLKI’s chairperson cautioned that higher EV pri