The subsidy pot for a used electric passenger car is almost empty. Of the 29.4 million euros that were available, almost 28.9 million euros have now been granted. This leaves only 2% of the pot available.
This is the last year that the so-called Electric Passenger Car Subsidy for Private Individuals (SEPP) will be available for used electric passenger cars. The new cabinet is drawing a line under the subsidy pot, which will cease to exist by 2025.
The subsidy of 2,000 euros is available to individuals residing in the Netherlands who have a used electric passenger car registered in their name. The subsidy pot is aimed exclusively at EVs purchased from a car company with RDW recognition.
Various requirements
To qualify, a vehicle must be fully electric, have a range of at least 120 kilometres and a list value of at least €12,000 and at most €45,000. Those receiving SEPP must keep the vehicle in their name for at least three years.
The subsidy pot still contains 538,173 euros, while 28,861,827 euros have been granted. Specifically, this means that at the time of writing, the subsidy that year has been awarded for 14,430 used electric passenger cars. At the same time, subsidy is still available for 269 vehicles.
Less demand for subsidy for new EVs
Incidentally, the SEPP is also available for new electric vehicles. The demand for this subsidy is considerably less than that for the subsidy for used EVs. Thus, a total of €58 million in subsidy has been made available, of which €27.7 million has been awarded. This means that almost €30.3 million is still available, representing 52% of the subsidy pot.
The SEPP for new EVs will also drop the curtain next year.
Author: Wouter Hoeffnagel
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