Croatia has launched a €20 million subsidy programme to support private purchases of new electric vehicles, with applications opening on November 5 through the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (FZOEU).
The latest funding round aims to increase the proportion of energy-efficient vehicles in new registrations and reduce emissions from road transport. The fund has allocated at least €20 million, with the possibility of increasing the budget if demand exceeds the available funding.
According to Croatia Week, the electronic application system opened at 9 a.m. on Thursday.
Funding Available for Electric Cars and Light Vehicles
The programme is exclusively available to private individuals with registered residence in Croatia. Companies and other legal entities are excluded from this funding round.
Eligible vehicles include new battery-electric passenger cars in category M1, as well as electric vehicles in categories L1 to L7. These categories cover a range of two-wheelers, three-wheelers and light quadricycles.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the eFZOEU information system, accessible via the national government funding portal.
Applicants are required to authenticate themselves using credentials from Croatia’s National Identification and Authentication System (NIAS), with a security level sufficient for the application process.
Applications can be submitted directly by eligible individuals or by authorised representatives holding a special power of attorney certified by a notary.
Programme Targets Lower Transport Emissions
FZOEU estimates that the funding programme could generate energy savings of approximately 0.0333 petajoules and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 3,000 tonnes.
The subsidy scheme forms part of Croatia’s broader efforts to increase electric vehicle adoption and reduce the environmental impact of road transport.
By directing support towards private buyers and covering several electric vehicle categories, the programme is intended to make electric mobility more accessible to households while encouraging the replacement of conventional vehicles with lower-emission alternatives.