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2024 car incentives represent an important opportunity for those who want to buy a vehicle with low environmental impact. These bonuses were introduced to support the ecological transition and encourage the purchase of electric, hybrid and low-CO2 cars. In this guide, we’ll show you what incentives are still available, who they’re entitled to and how they work
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What are 2024 car incentives
2024 car incentives are state contributions that offer discounts on the purchase of vehicles with reduced environmental impact.
These grants, introduced with the Prime Ministerial Decree of 20 May 2024, mainly concern the purchase of electric cars, plug-in hybrids and thermal cars with low emissions, encouraging the reduction of CO2 emissions. The incentives vary based on the vehicle’s emissions, with a maximum ceiling of 13,750 euros
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In addition to supporting the purchase of new vehicles, incentives are also provided for the installation of LPG and methane systems, and for the long-term rental of environmentally friendly vehicles.
Who are entitled to the 2024 car incentives
The 2024 car incentives are aimed at different categories of buyers:
• Individuals and legal entities: Anyone who buys a new M1 (car) or L category vehicle (motorcycles and mopeds), with emissions of up to 135 g/km of CO2, can benefit from these incentives, regardless of income.
• Businesses: Small and medium-sized businesses that purchase commercial vehicles (N1 and N2) can access specific contributions.
• Taxi and NCC license holders: There are increased incentives for those who buy environmentally friendly vehicles for taxi service or rental with driver.
• Families with ISEE under 30,000 euros: For these individuals, there is a 25% increase on incentives for the purchase of electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
How 2024 car incentives work
2024 car incentives work like a direct discount applied to the purchase price of the vehicle, provided through dealers. Here are the main emission ranges and related incentives
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• 0-20 g/km CO2 range (electric): The funds for this category have run out, which included up to 11,000 euros in discount with scrapping.
• 21-60 g/km CO2 range (plug-in hybrids): Incentives of up to 8,000 euros with the scrapping of vehicles up to Euro 4, or 4,000 euros without scrapping.
• 61-135 g/km CO2 range (thermal cars): Incentives of up to 3,000 euros with scrapping of Euro 2 vehicles, or 1,500 euros for Euro 4 vehicles.
The contribution can also be requested for vehicles purchased with a long-term lease (minimum 3 years) or for those who decide to install LPG or methane systems.
Incentives still available as of September 23, 2024
Here are the funds still available for the various categories of vehicles, updated as of September 23, 2024:
• M1 vehicles (21-60 g/km of CO2): 85,464,283 euros.
• M1 vehicles (61-135 g/km of CO2): 63,763,900 euros.
• Commercial vehicles N1 and N2: 19,333,061 euros.
• L vehicles (motorcycles and mopeds): 14,208,094 euros, of which 6,374,865 euros for electric vehicles.
• LPG systems: 1,508,585 euros.
• Methane systems: 5,981,078 euros.
How to apply for 2024 car incentives
To access 2024 car incentives, the request must be made through authorized dealers. They are the ones who manage the booking of the bonus through the Ecobonus online platform, activated by the Government. The purchased vehicles must be registered within 180 days of booking the incentive
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Buyers must provide documents such as the ISEE declaration (only for an increase of 25%) and, in case of scrapping, information on the vehicle to be scrapped.
Car incentives for ISEE under 30,000 euros
Those with an ISEE of less than 30,000 euros can access a 25% increase on incentives for the purchase of electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. The discounts currently available are:
• 21-60 g/km CO2 range (plug-in hybrids): Up to 10,000 euros with scrapping, or 5,000 euros without scrapping.
Other incentives available in 2024
In addition to incentives for buying new cars, bonuses are also active for:
• Motorcycles and scooters: Discount of up to 40% on the purchase price of electric motorcycles, up to a maximum of 4,000 euros with scrapping.
• LPG and methane systems: Incentives of 400 euros for the installation of LPG systems and 800 euros for methane plants.
• Taxi and NCC: Double incentives for the purchase of green vehicles, reserved for taxi and NCC license holders.
2024 car incentive deadlines
2024 car incentives expire as funds run out. However, the maximum deadline for taking advantage of the bonus is linked to the registration of the car, which must take place within 180 days
of booking.
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2024 car incentives offer an important opportunity for those who want to buy a vehicle with low environmental impact. With contributions ranging up to 13,750 euros, and with funds still available for many categories of vehicles, this is the ideal time to take advantage of these benefits. For more details, consult your dealer or the Ecobonus portal
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