Italy offers incentives for home electric vehicle chargers
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From September 22, Italian consumers can apply for funding from the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) to install private electric vehicle charging stations.
The funding program, managed by Invitalia, will offer contributions covering up to 80% of the costs associated with purchasing and installing charging infrastructure.
This initiative follows a directive signed by Minister Adolfo Urso, establishing the procedures and guidelines for the “Domestic Charging Stations Bonus.” The program allocates 68 million euros through 2030 to support the transition to electric vehicles and bolster the Italian manufacturing sector. Minister Urso stated the measure supports consumers and Italian industry, noting that 54% of new generation charging infrastructure installed in Italy is produced domestically.
Individual applicants can receive up to 1,500 euros in funding, while installations in common areas of apartment buildings qualify for a maximum contribution of 8,000 euros. The program aims to encourage wider adoption of electric vehicles by reducing the financial burden of installing home charging solutions.
