Rome, October 21, 2025 – Citizens and businesses will continue to be eligible for electric vehicle purchase incentives irrespective of recent updates to Italy‘s Functional Urban Area (FUA) definitions, the Ministry of Habitat and Energy Security (MASE) announced today. The move,stemming from Ministerial Decree 8 August 2025,n. 236,safeguards access to bonuses for those previously included in the 2011 FUA list and extends eligibility to newly included municipalities based on ISTAT’s 2021 update.
The decision addresses potential inequities arising from ISTAT’s revised FUA perimeters, ensuring individuals and companies residing or operating within municipalities formerly part of the 2011 FUA-even if excluded from the 2021 update-can still claim the incentives. Simultaneously, the updated ISTAT boundaries expand access to the bonus program for residents and businesses in newly designated FUA areas. This action aims to maintain continuity of rights and promote broader, fairer access to the electric vehicle incentives, a key component of Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Pnrr) focused on lasting mobility.
MASE emphasized its commitment to upholding previously granted rights, preventing any disadvantage caused by subsequent FUA revisions. The electric vehicle bonus program, supported by Pnrr funding, is designed to accelerate the transition to cleaner transportation and reduce carbon emissions in urban centers. The ministry views the ISTAT update as a tool to enhance equity and inclusivity in accessing thes vital incentives.
