K. Skrekas: 30% increase in the subsidy in the second cycle of ‘I Move Electricly’

The Ministry of Environment and Energy announced that in April the second cycle of the program “I move Electricly” to promote e-mobility will begin.

The new program, with a budget of 50 million euros for 2022, includes increased subsidies for the purchase of electric cars and motorcycles while social criteria are established for the disabled, children with three children and – for the first time – for young people up to 29 years old. Special care will be taken for businesses operating on islands.

The second cycle of “I move electrically” will have retroactive effect from 1.12.2021 and citizens will be able to submit their applications until 31.12.2023.

The most important provisions of the new program are the following:

– For individuals, the subsidy rate for the purchase of an electric car increases from 20% to 30% and the maximum amount to 8,000 euros from 6,000 euros in the previous cycle.

– The withdrawal of the old vehicle is rewarded with 1,000 euros, while the purchase of the smart home charger with 500 euros.

– Special care is taken for Persons with Disabilities, who are entitled to an additional 1,000 euros, for families with at least three dependent children, who will be entitled to 1,000 euros per dependent child, compared to the total of 1,000 previously provided, but also for young people up to 29 years old who will receive an additional 1,000 euros.

– For natural persons, the subsidy rate for the purchase of electric motorcycles and tricycles category L5e up to L7e increases from 20% to 40% and the maximum subsidy amount from 800 euros to 3,000 euros. These categories include professional electric tricycles used for the transport of goods and / or passengers as well as small cars. Especially for young people up to 29 years old, the increase of the aid by 1,000 euros for the purchase of electric small cars is foreseen.

– The subsidy rate for L1e to L4e electric scooters remains at 20% and the maximum subsidy amount will be 800 euros. These categories include light electric scooters and tricycles with a displacement of less than 50 cc as well as the corresponding vehicles with a larger displacement.

– Especially for the supply of electric vehicles of the whole category L, the purchase of a second battery with an amount of 300 euros will be optionally subsidized as part of the basic equipment of the vehicle.

– The subsidy rate for electric bicycles remains at 40% and the maximum subsidy amount will be 800 euros.

– For companies, the subsidy rate for the purchase of an electric car increases from 20% to 30% and the maximum subsidy amount will amount to 8,000 euros per vehicle.

– The number of vehicles for which a company is entitled to a subsidy will no longer be limited numerically, in contrast to the first cycle of the program where there was a limit of 3 or 6 vehicles (in the case of island municipalities).

– Companies can now be subsidized for the purchase and installation of smart chargers, provided that they will serve the purposes of the company and will not be used for commercial exploitation.

– It is also possible for companies to withdraw an equal number of vehicles from that corresponding to the vehicles for which they are applying for a grant, with the amount per vehicle being 1,000 euros.

Courier companies, distribution companies and travel companies will now be able to subsidize the purchase of electric bicycles.

– As part of the GR – Eco Islands initiative, special care is taken for companies operating on the islands, as the electric car market is strengthened by an additional 4,000 euros per car in all the islands of the country.

– The companies of car dealers, dealers and importers are also supported for the purchase of electric test drive cars (test drive) with a subsidy rate of 30% and a maximum amount of 8,000 euros per car.

– In relation to the first cycle of the program, there will no longer be the obligation to purchase the vehicle at the end of the leasing period. This facilitates the replacement of old polluting corporate fleets.

The Minister of Environment and Energy, Costas Skrekas, stated: “With the second cycle of” I Move Electric “and the new increased subsidies, we give strong incentives to more and more citizens to acquire purely electric vehicles. The first cycle of the program was very positive It contributed significantly to the 183.6% increase in electric vehicles and the target oversupply provided for in the National Energy and Climate Plan (ESEK) for 2021. 6,967 electric vehicles were classified, compared to the target of 3,750. We are announcing the specifications of the new program, which includes an increase in the subsidy for individuals and companies for the acquisition of electric cars and two-wheelers, as well as social criteria for the disabled and large families, The new program will be important for achieving the long-term goals for electric propulsion, provided for in the first National Climate Law “.

The General Secretary of Energy and Mineral Raw Materials, Alexandra Sdoukou, said: “The first cycle of Kinouma Elektrika was completed with an impressive participation and having received in 16 months a total of 18,816 applications, from citizens and companies that chose e-mobility technology for their daily commuting. The contribution of the action to the penetration of electric vehicles in the transport mix was extremely important, which pushed us to upgrade the program “I move Electric” that we announce today and to strengthen the incentives provided with the ultimate goal of reducing pollution by 55% to in 2030. Financial instruments and tax incentives are part of an overall strategic plan to be reflected in the Climate Law, to use the resources of the Recovery Fund to strengthen the installation of publicly accessible charging infrastructure, to move our islands to climate neutrality and finally to sustainable and friendly green transport to the citizen “.