Electric Cars in Europe - Which Countries Offer the Most Support in 2026?
European countries have long supported sales of electric vehicles, but the recent energy crisis linked to the war in Iran has highlighted the role of incentives in reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
France is one of the latest examples. Europe’s second-largest economy will almost double its support for electrification, increasing spending to 10 billion euros a year by 2030 from 5.5 billion euros currently. The plan includes further incentives for electric cars and charging infrastructure, with a target of two out of three new vehicles being electric by 2030. It also includes a social rental program covering 100,000 electric vehicles for low-income drivers and those who commute long distances for work.
Sales of battery electric cars are already growing across the bloc, accounting for 17.4% of the EU market in 2025, up from 13.6% a year earlier. In the first two months of 2026, this rose to 18.8%, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
The report, which covers the 27 EU member states as well as Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, also shows that six countries do not offer purchase incentives.
According to ACEA, European countries offer four main types of incentives: purchase grants, purchase tax-related measures, property tax benefits (including exemptions) and support for private tariffs.
Among the countries offering the highest purchase incentives, Italy offers up to 11,000 euros depending on income and scrapping conditions, while Cyprus offers up to 9,000 euros for a vehicle and up to 20,000 euros for specific groups. Slovenia offers up to 7,200 euros and Malta offers between 6,000 and 8,000 euros, plus a scrapping bonus.
Germany offers up to 6,000 euros in subsidies based on income, while France offers up to 5,700 euros depending on the scheme and income. Spain offers up to 4,500 euros for cars made in the EU, and Portugal offers a maximum of 4,000 euros.
Tax incentives for electric car buyers come in two stages: at the purchase (purchase) stage and during ownership. Some countries offer multiple exemptions, creating significant tax advantages.
The strongest overall system of tax advantages for individuals is registered in Norway. The country offers a full exemption from VAT (up to 25,890 euros) plus an exemption from purchase tax. Although the country has already achieved a market share of 95.9% for all battery electric vehicles by 2025.
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