Green Car Bonus: Ministry Releases Citizen Tutorial as Platform Launch Imminent
Rome, Italy – A detailed tutorial outlining how citizens can access new incentives for electric vehicle purchases is now available from the Ministry of Ecological Transition (MASE), ahead of the Sogei platform’s launch in the coming days. The release addresses concerns about potential delays in the rollout of the program, officially known as the Electric Vehicle Bonus.
The platform, managed by Sogei, will open for applications approximately 30 days after eligible vehicle operators (sellers and dealers) completed their registration on September 23rd. The initiative, funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) with a total budget of €597 million, aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce emissions in urban areas. Funds will be available until June 30, 2026, or until the budget is exhausted.
The bonus offers up to €11,000 for individuals residing in Functional Urban Areas (cities with over 50,000 inhabitants and surrounding commuting zones), and up to €20,000 for microenterprises located in these same areas.
To qualify as an individual, applicants must meet the following criteria: residency within an ISTAT-defined Functional Urban Area; an ISEE value of €40,000 or less; eligibility for incentives on new M1 category electric vehicles; and a commitment to scrap a vehicle of the same category approved up to Euro 5 emission standards.
Microbusinesses must have a registered office within a Functional Urban Area, qualify for incentives on new N1 or N2 category electric commercial vehicles, and agree to scrap a vehicle of the same category meeting Euro 5 standards or lower.
“On Wednesday, October 15th, a tutorial with instructions for citizens will be published. There is no delay with the new incentives for the purchase of electric cars,” a source within MASE confirmed.The tutorial is expected to provide a step-by-step guide to navigating the Sogei platform and submitting a triumphant application.
