Apply for the THG-Prämie: guide for electric car owners
Quick answer
The THG premium is not a purchase premium. It is an annual payment for fully electric vehicles because their electricity use can be marketed as greenhouse gas reduction. It can be of interest in addition to the E-Auto Förderung.
For plug-in hybrids, the THG premium generally does not apply in the same way as it does for fully electric cars. Therefore, first check the vehicle type.
E-Auto Förderung at a glance →
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Difference from the E-Auto Förderung
The E-Auto Förderung supports purchase or leasing under certain rules. The THG premium comes later. It relates to operating a registered fully electric vehicle.
In practical terms, this means:
- E-Auto Förderung: one-off grant when buying or leasing.
- THG premium: annual marketing of the quota.
- Wallbox Förderung: possible grant for charging infrastructure.
You should review these three topics separately, but include them together in your cost calculation.
What you need for the THG premium
In most cases you need:
- Registration certificate Part I
- Name and contact details of the keeper
- Bank details
- A decision for a provider that bundles and pays out the quota
The payout amount fluctuates. It depends on the market, the provider and the timing. Therefore, do not count on a fixed amount.
Compare providers
Do not just compare the highest advertised premium. Also pay attention to the payout date, fees, contract commitment, data protection and whether there is a fixed or variable payout.
A very high forecast is worth less if it is non-binding or only paid out late.
Tax and evidence
Keep the documents relating to the payout. Depending on your personal situation, tax classification may play a role. If you are unsure, clarify this with someone knowledgeable about tax.
For the E-Auto Förderung itself, you need different evidence. Do not mix up the documents.
Check documents for the E-Auto Förderung →
Wallbox as the next step
The THG premium improves the ongoing calculation. But for everyday use, what matters is whether you can charge reliably. Therefore check early on whether a wallbox is possible and whether Förderung is an option.
Check Wallbox Förderung →
Find a provider
If you look at vehicle, Förderung and ongoing premiums together, dealers and specialist companies can help with the timing. What matters is a clear separation of the commitments.