Electromobility - Tips & funding programs 2021
January 2021
Want to get started with an electric car in 2021 and take advantage of subsidies?
Are you interested in purchasing an electric car and want to install a charging box at home?
Are you planning to introduce e-mobility in your company?
Do you want to enable your employees or customers to charge while they are with you?
Do you need to offer your tenants a way to charge their electric car?
Do you have a photovoltaic system and want to run on your own electricity in the future?
Are you unsure how best to proceed and what you need to consider?
We have been "electric" for over 2 years and have gained a lot of experience. We will work with you to develop a suitable concept consisting of vehicle, charging technology, load management, billing, etc. And of course we will check possible subsidies and process them for you with little effort.
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To get you started, we have put together a small overview of the most important programs.
Environmental bonus to promote electric cars
The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) has updated the funding conditions of the federal program as of November 16, 2020.
Most important innovations:
- staggered subsidy rates for shorter leasing periods
- Possibility to combine the environmental bonus with other funding programs (e.g. at state level)
- Increase in the innovation premium (doubling compared to the previous directive)
Who is eligible to apply and how much will be funded?
The funding can be applied for by private individuals, companies, associations, etc. if the vehicle is registered to them in Germany.
The BAFA maintains a list of eligible vehicles, so a quick check is possible.
The innovation bonus is up to €6,000 (for a net list price of less than €40,000) or €5,000 (for a net list price of more than €40,000) when purchasing a battery-electric or fuel cell vehicle. When leasing, the subsidy depends on the term.
The purchase of externally rechargeable hybrid electric vehicles ("plug-in hybrid") is subsidized with €4,500 (for a net list price of less than €40,000) or €3,750 (for a net list price of more than €40,000). The leasing subsidy is again dependent on the term.
The application is made online,More details can be found here ...
Electric car subsidy in Baden-Württemberg - the BW-e-voucher
The state of Baden-Württemberg promotes the purchase or leasing of electric cars with the BW-e-voucher.
Who is eligible to apply and how much will be funded?
Applicants must use the vehicle for non-profit, municipal or commercial purposes in Baden-Württemberg.
The funding is paid out as a fixed amount of €1,000 as a grant (upon purchase) or €333.33 for a maximum 3-year leasing period.
From June 2020 it can be combined with the BAFA environmental bonus.
The application is made online,More details can be found here ...
Charging stations for electric cars in your home
The Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) is promoting the purchase and installation of charging stations in privately used parking spaces in residential buildings across Germany.
Who is eligible to apply and how much will be funded?
Private owners, homeowners associations, tenants and landlords of residential property can take advantage of the funding program.
Eligible are
- Purchase price of a new charging station (e.g. a wallbox) with 11 kW charging capacity and intelligent control
- Costs for installation and connection, including all installation work
- Costs for an energy management system to control the charging station
The funding is paid out as a flat-rate grant of €900 per charging point. However, the total costs must be taken into account.
The application is made online,More details can be found here ...
charge@BW charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Baden-Württemberg
The state of Baden-Württemberg promotes the installation of charging stations including grid connection in public or non-public spaces (e.g. your company premises).
Who is eligible to apply and how much will be funded?
The program is aimed at companies, freelancers, etc. with headquarters or business premises in Baden-Württemberg. The system must be operated at the location for at least 3 years and be supplied with electricity from renewable energies. For example, through the company's own photovoltaic system on the roof or through a supply contract for 100% green electricity.
The funding is paid out as a fixed amount of 25% of the eligible costs (purchase and installation) as a subsidy. A maximum of €2,500 is paid out per charging point.
The application is made online,More details can be found here ...