Reported on April 17, 2026, the Thai government plans a car trade-in scheme later this year to accelerate the shift to electric and hybrid vehicles, starting with around 10,000–20,000 units on a first-come, first-served basis.
According to a Finance Ministry source, the plan, which is not yet finalized, seeks to boos
Reported on April 13, 2026, the Philippine government aims to complete all remaining obligations under its automotive incentive program by 2027, the Department of Trade and Industry said. Officials are currently processing tax payment certificates (TPCs) for participants in the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Str
Reported on April 10, 2026, the Philippine government is preparing a PHP 60 billion incentive program under the proposed Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) to support local production of electrified vehicles, the Department of Trade and Industry said. The measure is expected to be finalized before the State o
On April 10, the French Government announced a new stage of the French energy strategy with a series of announcements aimed at accelerating the electrification of uses. It will help to reduce dependence on gas and oil and strengthen its sovereignty. The public support for electrification will be doubled by 2030, incr
The Government of Canada has announced a CAD 10.6 million investment to support 14 electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects, which will install more than 1,600 new chargers across the country. The funding, introduced at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto, is part of a broader effort to accelerate EV adoption
On April 9, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK announced that five late-stage, collaborative R&D projects will share over GBP 84 million of total investment to accelerate their journey to commercialisation. This includes over GBP 42 million in grant support from the Department for Business and Trade’s DRIVE35 program.
On April 8, 2026, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Claude Guay, announced CAD 11 million in government funding for three projects under Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program. The projects will support advancements in battery materials while also strengthening
On April 9, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the UK visited the Somerset site of the upcoming battery gigafactory of Agratas. He announced significant UK Government investment in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Agratas has secured GBP 380 million in funding, supporting the construction of the Somer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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