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Support ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs)
…support ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), renewable fuels, and connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs). This includes £80 million for ULEV charging infrastructure, £150 million in support for low emission buses and taxis, £20 million for the development of alternative aviation and heavy goods vehicle fuels, and £100 million for new UK CAV testing infrastructure. In addition to the tax incentives for ULEVs in company tax and salary schemes set out in the tax chapter, from today to the end of March 2019 the government will also offer 100% first-year allowances to companies investing in charge-points for electric vehicles.
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Energy savings
…significantly, efficiency also helps improve people’s lives by increasing access to additional energy services. Key facts In the last two decades, efficiency measures have generated over 27 EJ of energy savings in IEA countries alone, equivalent to 20% of total energy demand.The industry (including manufacturing) and services (including commercial buildings) sectors generated over half of the savings. In transport, most efficiency gains were achieved in passenger vehicles. Key analysis In selected IEA countries, increased economic activity – people using more energy services, firms increasing their production, and people travelling more – pushed energy use upwards by around 22% since 2000. However…
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Comprehensive Program for the Development of Electric Transport 2021-2025
Establishes measures to support the deployment of electric transport in Belarus, including the expansion of charging infrastructure, development of domestic electric vehicle production and promotion of electric public transport. The programme includes state-supported investments and policy measures aimed at increasing the use of electric vehicles and supporting related infrastructure. Resolution No. 166 of 11 March 2024 amends the programme by updating measures for the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including plans to develop a network of super-fast charging stations with approximately 35 stations expected to be deployed by 2035.
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MOVEA Plan/Promotion of Alternative Energy Vehicles
…of €16.6 million, intended to promote the acquisition of vehicles with alternative energies, as well as the implementation of recharging points for electric vehicles in zones with public access. To achieve this, it is intended to provide the direct concession of subsidies, whose regulation is made through Royal Decree 1078/2015, of November 27. In view of the high demand generated by the MOVEA 2016 Plan, it was considered appropriate and necessary to provide it with continuity in order to promote the acquisition of alternative energy vehicles through the regulation of the direct granting of subsidies. It is in…
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Law 9518: Incentives and promotion for electric transport
The document outlines Costa Rica's legislative framework for promoting electric transport (including trains), emphasizing public interest and environmental benefits. Articles 9 to 13 provide fiscal incentives, such as tax exemptions and reduced property taxes, to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. It also mandates the establishment of charging centers and promotes public awareness and education on the benefits of electric transport.
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Minister of Finance Order No.38 2023 on VAT reduction for Battery Electric Vehicle
In 2023, the Ministry of Finance enabled a Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction on battery electric vehicles until the end of the fiscal year. The incentive was further extended until December 2025. The incentive is part of Indonesia's commitment to accelerate the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs) as well as to boost investments in EVs ecosystem. The VAT reduction includes:1) A 10% cut for cars and buses with a minimum 40% of local content;2) A 5% tax reduction for cars and buses with less than 40% and minimum of 20% local content.
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Sustainable Transport - Motor vehicle tax for CO2 emitting vehicles / tax exemption for EVs
The federal council approved in 2020 a motor vehicle tax to be applied to new registrations from January 1, 2021. Tax rates of EUR 2-4 per gram per kilometre are planned for first registrations, which should apply in the range of more than 95 to 195 grams of CO2 per km. This measure also aims to strengthen electromobility, with a ten-year tax exemption (until 2030) for all electric vehicles registered in the next five years.
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eVAN - co-financing of the purchase of an electric van
PLN 70 million were allocated to this programme to incentivise entrepreneurs to buy electric vans (category N1). Subsidies can cover up to 30% of the eligible costs for the purchase/leasing of electric vehicles, and up to 50% of eligible costs (<PLN 5 thousand) for the purchase of a charging point.
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Eco-Car Tax Break and Subsidies for Vehicles
With the Eco-Car Tax Break, clean energy vehicles enjoy a tax reduction/exemption with respect to three vehicles taxes: motor vehicle tonnage tax, automobile acquisition tax and motor vehicle tax (ownership). Eligible vehicle types include high fuel efficiency internal combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles, fuel-cell powered vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, natural gas vehicles and clean diesel passenger vehicles. Starting from January 2024, vehicles that achieve 80% of Japan's energy-saving target will receive a 50% tax reduction, while those achieving 70% will receive a 25% tax reduction.
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Adjustments and improvements to Subsidy Policies for New Energy Vehicles
At the end of March 2020, the Chinese State Council decided to extend until 2022 the subsidies for new energy vehicles (NEVs) including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles, in order to alleviate the impact of Covid-19 on car sales and fuel. The subsidies, which were introduced in 2009, were due to be curtailed in 2020. The government set a target for NEVs to account for a fifth of auto sales by 2025, compared to the current 5 percent. Extending the subsidies aims to buffer the impact of the pandemic, boost car sales and increase the…