Portugal has earmarked €17.6 million for a new incentive programme aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, extending support to passenger cars, electric two-wheelers and residential charging points, the government said.
The funding, administered through the Environmental Fund (Fundo Ambiental), applies retroactively from Jan. 1, 2025, and covers both new and already purchased vehicles. Applications opened on Dec. 29 and will remain available until Feb. 12, 2026, or until the budget is fully allocated.
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Under the scheme, private individuals can receive grants of up to €4,000 for the purchase of a battery-electric passenger car, while private social organisations, transport operators and municipalities are eligible for up to €5,000 per vehicle. Eligible electric cars must be priced at no more than €38,500 gross, with a higher ceiling of €55,000 for models with more than five seats.
To qualify, buyers must scrap a vehicle that is at least 10 years old, regardless of the vehicle price category. Commercial applicants are limited to a maximum of four subsidised vehicles. Light commercial electric vehicles are excluded from the programme, with a separate support scheme expected to be announced later.
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The incentive package also covers electric and non-electric two-wheelers. Electric cargo bikes are eligible for grants covering 50% of the purchase price, up to €1,500, while non-electric cargo bikes can receive up to €1,000. Conventional pedelecs qualify for subsidies of up to €750, and standard bicycles for up to €500. Private applicants may receive support for one two-wheeler, while commercial entities can apply for up to four units.
Electric motorcycles, scooters, tricycles and quadricycles are also included, with grants covering 50% of the purchase price, capped at €1,500 per vehicle, subject to the same limits on the number of applications.
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In parallel, the government is allocating funding for the installation of charging stations in multi-family residential buildings. The charging unit itself is subsidised at 80% of its retail price, up to €800, while associated electrical installation work is also covered at 80%, capped at €1,000 per parking space. The programme limits support to one charging station per property owner and a maximum of 10 units per residential building.
The measure forms part of Portugal’s broader strategy to cut emissions from transport, the country’s largest source of carbon emissions. Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said the incentives are intended to help households and organisations transition more quickly to cleaner mobility, noting that government action plays a key role in encouraging decarbonisation and supporting citizens through the green transition.