EV incentives & subsidies by market
EV purchase incentives by market, each one dated and linked to its official source.
Incentives by market
United States
in force
Clean Cars 4 All / Driving Clean Assistance
Eligibility
Income ≤300% of the Federal Poverty Level; scrap a qualifying ≤2009 vehicle; EV price ≤$45,000; participating air district.
State · CA · open-ended
CARBNational program
EndedIRA Clean Vehicle Credit (§30D)
Federal · ended 2025-09-30
Eligibility
Not available for vehicles acquired after 2025-09-30; historical maximum was up to $7,500, subject to final-assembly, battery-sourcing, MSRP, and income requirements.
Available: 8 · 16 programs on record
Verified:
EV incentives in the United StatesGermany
in force
Grant scheme for electric vehicles (2026)
Eligibility
Private individuals buying or leasing a new M1 vehicle first registered in Germany from 2026-01-01; BEV/FCEV base grant €3,000, income and family supplements; taxable household income up to €80,000 plus €5,000 per child (maximum €90,000 for 2+ children). PHEV/REEV receive lower rates.
Federal · open-ended
BMUKN — Grant scheme for electric vehicles (EVs)National program
ActiveGrant scheme for electric vehicles (2026)
Federal · open-ended
Eligibility
Private individuals buying or leasing a new M1 vehicle first registered in Germany from 2026-01-01; BEV/FCEV base grant €3,000, income and family supplements; taxable household income up to €80,000 plus €5,000 per child (maximum €90,000 for 2+ children). PHEV/REEV receive lower rates.
Available: 5 · 6 programs on record
Verified:
EV incentives in GermanyChina
in force
Auto Trade-In / Scrappage Subsidy
Eligibility
Scrap a qualifying old vehicle and buy a new NEV from a licensed dealer; 2026 amount is a percentage of price, capped at ¥20,000.
National · open-ended
gov.cnNational program
CappedAuto Trade-In / Scrappage Subsidy
National · open-ended
Eligibility
Scrap a qualifying old vehicle and buy a new NEV from a licensed dealer; 2026 amount is a percentage of price, capped at ¥20,000.
Available: 2 · 3 programs on record
Verified:
EV incentives in ChinaUnited Kingdom
in force
Electric Car Grant
Eligibility
Eligible M1 zero-emission cars priced at or under GBP 37,000; vehicle must appear on the GOV.UK eligible list and meet the sustainability, range and warranty criteria. Band 1 maximum GBP 3,750; Band 2 maximum GBP 1,500. The seller includes the grant as a discount.
National · open-ended
GOV.UK / Office for Zero Emission VehiclesNational program
ActiveElectric Car Grant
National · open-ended
Eligibility
Eligible M1 zero-emission cars priced at or under GBP 37,000; vehicle must appear on the GOV.UK eligible list and meet the sustainability, range and warranty criteria. Band 1 maximum GBP 3,750; Band 2 maximum GBP 1,500. The seller includes the grant as a discount.
Available: 1 · 3 programs on record
Verified:
EV incentives in the United KingdomWhat changed
Programs that ended or were paused, the latest five in date order — each dated by the official source.
Earlier events (5)
Questions by market
The federal $7,500 IRA Clean Vehicle Credit (§30D) ended on Sep 30, 2025. 8 state programs are open now; the largest is California's Clean Cars 4 All / Driving Clean Assistance, up to $12,000. EV incentives in the United States →
The federal Grant scheme for electric vehicles (2026) is open, €1,500–€6,000. 5 federal programs are open now. EV incentives in Germany →
The national Auto Trade-In / Scrappage Subsidy is open, up to CN¥20,000. 2 national programs are open now. EV incentives in China →
The national Electric Car Grant is open, £1,500–£3,750. 1 national program is open now. EV incentives in the United Kingdom →
Current state only. EV incentives change without notice — always confirm against the linked official source before purchase. This is not legal or tax advice.