• Policy

        • Japan

        • 2021

        National Budget 2021 - on-site PPA

        As part of the third supplementary budget to the 2021 national budget, the Japanese government allocated 8 billion yen to support the introduction of independent solar power generation equipment and storage batteries including electric vehicles through on-site PPA. 

        • Policy

        • Argentina

        • 2023

        National Energy Transition Plan to 2030

        The plan sets out objectives and specific targets to measure its energy transition by 2030. It includes: Not exceeding 349 Mt CO2e throughout the economy, Reducing energy demand by at least 8% through energy efficiency, Surpassing 50% of electricity generation from renewable sources, Achieving a 2% increase in electric vehicles in the vehicle fleet, Reaching 1,000 MW of distributed renewable generation, and Expanding the electric transmission network by 5,000 km of new high-voltage lines.

        • Policy

        • United Kingdom

        • 2023

        Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA)

        …such as offshore wind power componentselectrical conductors cars, electric vehicles and car parts UK import tariff are eliminated for goods originating from Australia for the following products: Lithium-ion accumulators Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells Motor cars and other motor vehicles  Lithium oxide and hydroxideThe flexible rules of origin laid out in the agreement are intended to enable the majority of British and Australian manufacturers to qualify for tariff-free trade without altering to their current supply chains. This means they can import component parts such as engines and valves into the UK or Australia and still benefit from tariff elimination when exporting the…

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2023

        Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Subsidies for the construction of refueling and charging infrastructure

        In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF),the German government  is subsidising the construction of refuelling and charging infrastructure to support the development of electric vehicles.

        • Policy

        • Czech Republic

        • 2015

        National Clean Mobility Action Plan

        The National Clean Mobility Action Plan (NAP CM) of Czechia, initiated in 2015, aims to enhance sustainable transportation by promoting alternative fuels and reducing emissions. Key goals include increasing the use of electric vehicles, building resilient infrastructure, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan, developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in collaboration with various stakeholders, aligns with the EU Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure and outlines measures up to 2030​ (Climate Change Laws)​.

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2020

        Package for the future - CO2 building renovation program

        Package for the future is a programme designed to help Germany prepare for future challenges such as growing digitalisation and climate change. The programme aims to support research into the development of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, hydrogen power and electric vehicles.      The Package for the future will continue to support the CO2 building renovation program, launched in 2015, for the energy renovation of buildings. To make buildings more energy efficient, the program offers low-interest loans and transfer subsidies to private individuals and housing companies. This program will receive around 2 billion euros for 2020 and 2021.

        • Policy

        • People's Republic of China

        • 2021

        Bounty System

        China conducted a call to create incentives for impactful R&D in critical minerals, electric vehicles, energy storage, and hydrogen. The government publishes a list of specific research obstacles submitted by stakeholders and encourages applications from consortia of parties, such as companies, financial institutions, research institutions, and universities, to address those obstacles. Selected research teams are evaluated and compete to earn further funding.

        • Policy

        • United Kingdom

        • 2017

        Plug-in-Grant

        …in 2017, the UK Plug-in-Grant scheme enabled the embedding of a government subsidy in the retail price of electric and hybrid vehicles, enabling consumers to purchase them at a reduced cost. Eligible vehicles included wheelchair accessible vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds, vans, trucks, and taxis. The maximum discount ranges from £500 to £16,000 depending on the type of the vehicle.In 2022, additional funding was allocated for taxis, motorcycles, vans, and trucks, as well as making more wheelchair accessible vehicles available. The scheme was closed in June of that year, but remains in force for wheelchair accessible vehicles.

        • Policy

        • Canada

        • 2022

        Select Luxury Items Tax Act

        The 2022 Select Luxury Items Tax Act, which came into effect on September 1, 2022, applies to the sale of importation of road vehicles are priced or valued above $100,000, including electric vehicles to the exception  of 110-V to 125-V electric power supply ones, which are exempted.

        • Policy

        • United States

        • 2022

        Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Sec. 50143 Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants

        The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allocates USD 2 billion for grants to cover up to 50% of the cost of projects which contribute to increased domestic production of electric vehicles, including hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. 

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