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India announces conditional customs duty concessions on SEZ domestic sales
On April 1, the Indian Government announced conditional customs duty concessions on clearance of goods manufactured in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) to improve capacity utilisation of manufacturing units impacted by global trade disruptions. It will benefit approximately 1,200 SEZ ma
Scotland Government announces GBP 17.8 million funding to support EVs and charging infrastructure
On March 25, the Scottish Government confirmed GBP 17.8 million of funding for a package of incentive schemes in 2026-27 to support the continued uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. All schemes will be delivered by Energy Saving Trust and will operate in tandem with exis
Government of India cuts e-2W incentive under PM E-DRIVE, sets July 2026 deadline for subsidy claims
On March 27, 2026, The Ministry of Heavy Industries amended the PM E-DRIVE scheme, halving the incentive for registered electric two-wheelers from INR 5,000 per kWh (capped at INR 10,000 per vehicle) to INR 2,500 per kWh (capped at INR 5,000 per vehicle) effective April 1, 2025, with a terminal date of July 31, 2026
Germany announces EUR 500 million new funding for charging infrastructure
On March 25, the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) announced a new funding program for the development of charging infrastructure in and around multi-family buildings. A total funding volume of up to EUR 500 million is available. The charging capacity per charging point must not exceed 22 kW. Interested parties can
Scottish Government announces GBP 45 million funding for zero emission buses
On March 25, the Scottish Government announced that it has awarded GBP 45 million through the third Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3). This investment will bring over 330 zero-emission vehicles to Scotland’s operators, alongside the installation of charging infrastructure.
Additionally, the Scottis
UK announces GBP 1 billion funding for electric vans and trucks
On March 25, the Government of the UK announced a GBP 1 billion boost for British businesses to roll out clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks.
The truck gran
Spain announces tax benefit for purchase of electric vehicles
On March 20, the Government of Spain announced urgent measures in response to the impact of the war in the Middle East, including tax cuts on electricity and fuel and aid for the most affected sectors. A 15% income tax deduction is planned for buying an electric or plug-in vehicle. The measures also include a reducti
Government of India panel flags gaps in EV incentives, PLI rollout and battery capacity
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
Ireland announces eSPSV scheme supporting taxi operators to transition to electric vehicles
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
Latvia announces support for purchase of environmentally friendly cars
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
Luxembourg to support businesses acquiring zero-emission heavy-duty trucks
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
Thai govt. urged to adopt additional non-subsidy measures to accelerate BEV, PHEV uptake
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
Proton aligns with Malaysia’s old vehicle replacement grant through trade-in program
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
California's new EV incentive program to require OEM matching funds
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
Volkswagen to invest USD 13 million for technical campus in Michigan
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.
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Spain announces Auto+ Program
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.
VDA welcomes Germany’s new electric car subsidies announcement
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
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