Italy has introduced a new round of state-backed incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, offering up to €11,000 for private buyers and €20,000 for small businesses purchasing fully electric models. Applications for the program are now open, the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security announced.
Under the scheme, private individuals can receive up to €11,000 toward the purchase of a new electric passenger car, while small businesses are eligible for up to €20,000 for light commercial vehicles.
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Applicants must scrap an older combustion-engine vehicle—up to Euro 5 standard—registered in their name for at least six months. “The initiative is designed to modernize Italy’s vehicle fleet and support the transition to cleaner mobility,” the ministry said in a statement.
Eligibility for the maximum subsidy depends on income. Individuals with an ISEE (Indicatore della Situazione Economica Equivalente) of up to €30,000 can access the full €11,000 grant, while those with an ISEE between €30,000 and €40,000 can receive up to €9,000.
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For small businesses, the subsidy covers up to 30% of the purchase cost of a new electric vehicle, capped at €20,000. The incentives are available to residents and businesses in urban areas with at least 50,000 inhabitants, ensuring the program focuses on densely populated regions where emissions reduction can have the greatest impact.
Funded with approximately €600 million from Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the program aims to replace about 39,000 internal combustion vehicles by mid-2026. It is part of PNRR M2 C2 Investment 4.5, which supports the electrification of private and light commercial fleets and complements national investments in charging infrastructure. Authorities said combining this national incentive with existing regional programs offering up to €2,000 in additional support remains under consideration.