Portuguese government plans incentives for electric vehicles

The Portuguese government plans to launch a major investment to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in Portugal.

Minister of Environment and Energy Maria da Graça Carvalho announced a package aimed at supporting the purchase of more than 21,500 electric vehicles. Families with low incomes can receive subsidies between 70% and 90% of a vehicle's cost, capped at 15,000 euros.

To qualify, households must have an annual income below a specific threshold based on adult equivalents or hold a social electricity tariff. The program targets new or used 100% electric cars priced up to 37,500 euros purchased from a dealership. Applicants must keep the vehicle for at least three years, and they can receive an extra 1,000 euros for scrapping an old car.

The government also allocated 228 million euros to help approximately 9,000 micro-businesses purchase up to two electric vehicles each. Additionally, 125.5 million euros will fund the acquisition of 700 electric buses for low-density areas to improve transport for students, workers, and people needing healthcare. The government is also researching ways to support charging stations and reduce natural gas use in the ceramics, cement, and glass industries. Applications are expected to begin in early 2027.

The final regulations will confirm the specific application procedures and final amounts.