Although the vacancies were rapidly exhausted, almost half of those interested did not meet the requirements in time and lost the right to support. The government will open a second phase for applications.
Despite the great initial demand, there is still hundreds of available supports For the purchase of electric vehicles in 2025. The incentive program, which started on March 31, received more than 3000 candidates on the first day. However, almost half of those interested did not make the purchase or did not meet the necessary requirements, leaving a significant part of the amount for use.
The deadline for submission of applications ended on May 15, but the Ministry of Environment confirmed to what A second phase will be opened “Soon,” although without a definite date.
The government allocated 13.5 million euros to incentive for null emission vehicles, covering not only electric cars, but also bicycles (conventional and electric), motorcycles and trotinces. Contrary to the expected, None of the seven types of vehicles exhausted the attributed money.
One of the reasons for this situation is the new model of the program. Now it is possible to submit the application before purchasing the vehiclewith a period of three months to make the purchase and request the payment of the incentive. Many candidates have not completed the process, which left several vacancies available.
Pedro Faria, president of the Electric Vehicle Users Association (UVE), warns of the need to review the system. “In a growing market, it is essential to take advantage of the supports. In 2024 there were three million euros for use and This year we are repeating the situation. Lack of information and bureaucracy may be driving consumers away. The period of three months for purchase should be shorter, so as not to block vacancies, ”he said.
In 100% electric light vehicles, 44% of 1425 supports remain free. 776 incentives were paid and 11 await settlement. This typology has a budget of 5.7 million euros, with 4000 euros support per vehicleup to a maximum price of 38,500 euros (or 55 thousand euros for models with more than five seats). It is mandatory to deliver an old car for slaughter.
Also in motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles and quads, more than half of the supports are to assign. Of 506 applications received, Only 132 resulted in supportwith 333 vacancies to fill.
The Ministry of Environment ensures that all null emission vehicles purchased since January 1, 2025 are covered by the program and promises a new phase to ensure the total use of available money.
