Good news for everyone interested in e-cars: the federal government has increased the budget for the purchase of electric cars by another 400 million euros due to low registrations. By the end of this year you can get up to 4,500 euros from the state.
A report by Tagesspiegel (paywall) According to the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), funding for 2023 is expected to increase significantly. According to the ministry, an internal reallocation within the current BMWK budget will increase the money pot by at least 400 million euros from the initially planned 2.1 billion euros. Now an increase of 2.5 billion euros. By July 3, 1.72 billion euros had already been paid.
You currently get this when you buy a fully electric car A maximum of 4,500 euros, if the net list price starts at less than 40,000 euros. More expensive models up to 65,000 euros net are financed with 3,000 euros. On the other hand, plug-in hybrids are not subsidized from the beginning of 2023. But consider: Grants are expected to decrease further next year, with grants for businesses even ending in September 2023.
Although e-car registrations in June 2023 are up 40 percent from June 2022, while sales of plug-in hybrids are down 40 percent, it’s still Aim for 15 million electric vehicles by 2030 at a great distance That pot is now being filled by the Ministry so that the sales figures continue to grow and the fund budget does not run out too quickly.
Additionally, the federal government probably wants to Low income families Create more incentives. According to Minister Robert Habeck, the funds should be distributed more according to need and should not be used for vehicles that will be purchased anyway. Do you already have yourself? Opting for an electric car? We look forward to your feedback in the comments!
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