Electric Vehicle Subsidy 2026
Check eligibility, subsidy amount, application steps and additional electric vehicle benefits in Germany.
Updated: June 24, 2026 · Automatically generated
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The 2026 subsidy at a glance
Germany has a new socially tiered purchase subsidy for eligible new electric vehicles. The decisive factors are vehicle type, taxable household income and the number of children under 18.
| Point | Classification |
|---|---|
| Amount | EUR 1,500 to EUR 6,000 from the subsidy matrix. Calculate subsidy |
| Registration | First registration in Germany from 1 January 2026. Check eligibility |
| Application | BAFA application open since 19 May 2026. Prepare application |
| Holding period | 36 months for purchase and leasing. Save more |
Eligible vehicles and income limits
The subsidy applies to new EU class M1 vehicles registered to a private person. Plug-in hybrids and range extenders remain limited to vehicles meeting the technical threshold and only until 30 June 2027.
- BEV and FCEV
- Eligible new battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles.
- PHEV and range extender
- Eligible until 30 June 2027 if CO2 is at most 60 g/km or electric range is at least 80 km.
- Income limits
- EUR 80,000 without children, EUR 85,000 with one child, EUR 90,000 with two or more children.
- Not eligible
- HEV, used vehicles and commercial registrations are not eligible under this subsidy matrix.
Additional electric vehicle benefits
The purchase subsidy is only one part of the EV decision. Also check GHG quota, vehicle tax, E-plate benefits, regional programs, charging infrastructure and provider offers before purchase.