Croatia plans to introduce a new electric vehicle purchase incentive programme in October 2026, offering subsidies of up to €9,000 for eligible new electric cars. The Croatian Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (FZOEU) has announced a total budget of €20 million, which is expected to support approximately 3,000 applications.
The programme will also cover light electric vehicles, including mopeds, motorcycles and three- and four-wheeled vehicles. The official application start date is expected to be announced during October.
Subsidies Depend on Vehicle Purchase Price
The amount of funding available for electric cars will depend on the vehicle’s gross purchase price, including VAT.
Under the announced scheme, electric cars costing up to €35,000 can qualify for a maximum subsidy of €9,000. Vehicles priced above €35,000 and up to €62,500 can receive up to €7,000, while cars costing more than €62,500 are excluded.
The programme also limits funding to 40% of the vehicle’s gross purchase price. To qualify for the full €9,000 subsidy, an electric car must therefore cost at least €22,500 while remaining within the €35,000 price ceiling.
| Gross Purchase Price | Maximum Subsidy |
|---|---|
| Up to €35,000 | €9,000 |
| Above €35,000 to €62,500 | €7,000 |
| Above €62,500 | Not eligible |
The applicable subsidy remains subject to the 40% purchase-price limit.
Light Electric Vehicles Also Eligible
The programme extends to light electric vehicles in categories L1 to L7, covering vehicles such as mopeds, motorcycles and certain three- and four-wheeled models.
Eligible vehicles must have a gross purchase price of no more than €35,000. The maximum available subsidy is €2,500, subject to the 40% funding cap.
Applications to Be Submitted Online
FZOEU is changing the application process for the new programme. Instead of applying through vehicle dealerships, applicants will submit their requests through the digital platform eFZOEU and verify their identities using Croatia’s National Identification and Authentication System (NIAS).
Required documentation includes a binding price quotation from the dealer specifying the manufacturer, model, drivetrain type and vehicle class. Applicants must also provide a residence certificate issued no more than 30 days before submission and a signed declaration.
Applications will be processed in the order they are received. The fund has recommended that prospective applicants prepare their digital identification access and supporting documents in advance, given that funding under previous programmes was exhausted quickly.
Each person may submit only one application. Cash purchases and finance leasing are eligible, but operational leasing is excluded.
The vehicle must not have been paid for before the programme officially opens. A deposit made during 2026 is permitted under the announced conditions.
Croatia Continues Support for Cleaner Vehicles
Croatia has allocated approximately €63 million through previous national programmes to support the purchase of more than 11,000 environmentally friendly vehicles.
In 2025, businesses also received €21 million in funding for approximately 2,500 commercial vehicles through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
The new consumer incentive programme is intended to support further adoption of electric vehicles. The government also aims to complement vehicle electrification with the expansion of renewable energy, including household solar photovoltaic systems supported through separate public programmes.
The programme’s final application opening date and implementation details are expected to be announced by FZOEU during October 2026.
Source: croatiaweek.com, fzoeu.hr