Serbia has resumed its electric vehicle subsidy program after a pause in August 2025, extending financial support beyond passenger cars to include mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers, quadricycles, and electric delivery vans. The initiative, administered by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, carries a budget of about 170 million dinars (roughly €1.5 million), similar to the previous year.
Grants vary by vehicle category, with battery-electric cars and vans eligible for up to €5,000. Electric motorcycles, three-wheelers, and quadricycles can receive €500, while mopeds and light three-wheelers qualify for €250. Based on these amounts, estimates suggest the funding could support anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand vehicles, though official figures for last year’s beneficiaries have not been disclosed.
The ministry said subsidies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is depleted. “The Ministry of Environmental Protection will continue to approve subsidies on a first-come, first-served basis. Through this regulation, the state reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of environmentally friendly mobility, with the aim of creating a cleaner environment for all citizens,” said Environment Minister Sara Pavkov. She added that authorities would notify the public if funds run out before the deadline and would seek additional resources if possible.
Applications will be processed through Serbia’s e-governance portal under a streamlined procedure intended to improve accessibility for individuals and businesses. Officials hope the simplified process will encourage broader adoption of electric vehicles across both private and commercial sectors.
In 2024, the subsidy budget was exhausted after about six months, forcing authorities to halt new applications in August. At the time, Serbia also promoted the locally produced battery-electric Fiat Grande Panda as a potential beneficiary of the incentives, highlighting the model’s role in supporting domestic manufacturing alongside the country’s transition toward cleaner transport.
