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Policy
Luxembourg
2024
Klimabonus Mobilitéit
…less).Other Electric Vehicles:Financial aid for fully electric quadricycles, motorcycles, and mopeds remains at 50% of the cost (excluding VAT), up to €1,000.Bicycles and Pedal-Assist Cycles:50% of the cost (excluding VAT), up to €600, for households receiving the cost-of-living or energy allowance at the time of purchase.Cargo Bikes:New aid of 50% of the cost (excluding VAT), up to €1,000, for cargo bikes designed to carry people or larger goods, with a payload of at least 140 kg.Used Electric Cars:New aid of €1,500 for used electric cars that…
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Policy
United Kingdom
2021
EU-UK Rules of Origin for EV batteries
The Rules of Origin for electric vehicle (EV) batteries are critical in determining the eligibility of EVs and their batteries for preferential tariff treatment under various trade agreements. These rules are designed to encourage investment in domestic battery manufacturing and ensure that a significant portion of the value of EVs and their batteries comes from within the trading regions.Under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, transitional rules of origin have been established for EVs and their batteries. To qualify for zero tariffs, a specific percentage of the value of EV battery packs or cells must originate in either…
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Policy
Austria
2017
Insurance Tax , Pre-Tax reduction, Car registration Tax (NoVA), Income Tax - ZEVs
Tax incentives and regulatory adjustments to promote hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, including eligibility for special license plates and tax exemptions similar to electric vehicles. The goals are to reduce environmental impact and dependence on fossil fuels by increasing the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and provide specific benefits such as reduced parking fees and extended delivery zones, pre-tax reduction, and no car registration tax for ZEVs commercial vehicles. Additionally, the benefits include no income tax for ZEVs car when privately owened.
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Policy
United Kingdom
2020
Green vehicle plates
To increase public awareness of cleaner transport and electric vehicle, the UK Government rolled out green number car plates as of autumn 2020.
Drivers will be encouraged to switch to electric vehicles through the introduction of green number plates, which will make the identification of zero emission vehicles easier, helping local authorities design and put in place new policies to incentivize people to purchase them (i.e. cheaper parking and cost-free entry into zero-emissions zone for vehicles with a green number plate).
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Policy
Poland
2018
The Low-Emission Transport Fund
The task of the Low-Emission Transport Fund is to finance projects to develop electromobilty (electric vehicles, charging infrastructure) and transport based on alternative fuels (CNG, LNG, biofuels and other renewable fuels). The revenues of the Fund will consist of a target grant from the state budget in an amount of up 1.5% of the revenues planned in the previous budget year from the excise duty on motor fuels and the resources provided by the electricity transmission system operator in an amount of 0.1% of the justified return of capital employed in the economic activity carried out in…
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Policy
Australia
2017
EV Charging Infrastructure Support
The report is written by ClimateWorks Australia on behalf of the Electric Vehicle Council, the national body representing the electric vehicle industry in Australia. The Electric Vehicle Council represents members involved in providing, powering and supporting electric vehicles, with a mission to accelerate the electrification of road transport for a more sustainable and prosperous Australia. ClimateWorks Australia is an expert, independent adviser, committed to helping Australia transition to net zero emissions by 2050. It was co-founded through a partnership between Monash University and The Myer Foundation and works within the Monash Sustainable Development Institute. This activity received funding from…
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Policy
Germany
2016
Income tax law
Income tax law additionally promotes electric mobility. The benefit in kind in form
of gratuitous charging at work, granted to employees by their employer, is
exempted from income tax. Exemption is valid both for purely and hybrid electric
vehicles. Charging infrastructure given to the employee for free may be taxed with
a flat-rate tax of 25 %. The same tax rate may be applied for subsidies for charging
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Policy
Australia
2010
Lower vehicle taxes - NSW
In 2010 changes to vehicle tax were introduced for vehicles that have a lower impact on the environment.
These ‘lower taxed vehicles’ include:
manufacturer designated petrol-electric hybrids
diesel-electric hybrids
plug-in hybrids
electric vehicles with CO2 emissions no higher than 150 grams/kilometre (g/km) in the 'combined' driving cycle
previously eligible lower taxed vehicles with a rating of 4½ or 5 stars.
Private vehicles that have been modified for wheelchair transport are also eligible for the reduced vehicle tax rate.
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Policy
People's Republic of China
2020
New Energy Vehicle Tax Exemption (full rate)
The Chinese government implemented from 2020 onwards a tax exemption for consumers buying New Energy Vehicles, a category encompassing battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
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Policy
Netherlands
2023
Hydrogen in Mobility
The Klimaatnota 2023 outlines the goals and quantitative targets for hydrogen refueling stations and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) in the mobility sector. The plan aims to establish 200 hydrogen refueling stations by 2030, supported by a €100 million budget to stimulate investments in hydrogen infrastructure. These measures are part of a broader effort to transition to a hydrogen-based mobility system, contributing to overall climate goals.