Fundo Ambiental: Portuguese Government supports acquiring new e-bikes!
CONTEXT
With this incentive, the government aims to strengthen efforts to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and, to some extent, decrease noise pollution—all concepts associated with combustion vehicles. Hence, the emphasis on gradually diminishing their presence in the urban landscape.
On May 3, 2023, Dispatch No. 5126/2023 was released, incorporating the Regulation for the granting of the Incentive for the Introduction of Zero-Emission Vehicles in the Year 2023.
The document emphasizes that 'people and goods mobility significantly impacts air quality' and is recognized as 'one of the main sources of greenhouse gases,' thereby affecting 'public health and the overall quality of life in urban spaces.'
This support to finance the acquisition of E-Bikes is also a measure to complement public transportation, “which constitutes the backbone for sustainable mobility”.
supported amounts
There are two areas of support related to bicycles:
1. Urban Logistics:
Electric Cargo Bikes
Support: 50% RSP/PVP (including VAT/IVA), up to €1500;
2. Clickable Active Mobility
Electric Bikes
Support: 50% RSP/PVP (including VAT/IVA), up to €500;
Conventional Bikes
Support: 20% RSP (including VAT), up to €100.
ELIGIBLE MODELS
-> Electric Cargo Bikes, whether with or without electric assistance, must be in 'New' condition.
'New' applies to any cargo bicycle designed by the manufacturer for the specific purpose of transporting passengers or bulky objects, and this includes trailers intended for such use.
Eligible models can be found here.
The support corresponds to 50% of the RSP/PVP (including VAT/IVA), up to €1500;
For example, Riese & Müller Multicharger2 with an RSP/PVP of €4,898.27 will receive support in the amount of €1500, making the final cost €3,398.27.
-> Electric Bikes for urban use in 'New' condition.
'New refers to any electrically assisted bicycle designed by the manufacturer for urban use, excluding bicycles intended for sports use, particularly for cross-country or mountain circuits.
Eligible models can be found here.
The support corresponds to 50% of the RSP/PVP (including VAT/IVA), up to €500;
For example, Riese & Müller Nevo4 with an RSP/PVP of €4,141.13 will receive support in the amount of €500, resulting in a final cost of €3.641,13.
WHERE/HOW TO APLLY?
Submitting a request is simple.
The application process is conducted through a dedicated online form provided by Fundo Ambiental, Ministry of the Environment.
*Note: Incentive applies to vehicles bought from January 1, 2023, onward.
Required Documents
- Identification, including a Portuguese national ID (or residence number) card and Tax Identification Number (NIF);
- A proof from the Autoridade Tributária Aduaneira (Customs Tax Authority) proving that there is a regular Tax income regulation;
- An IBAN bank reference that bears the candidate's name to where the support will be transferred;
- Corresponding vehicle invoice, not before January 1st of 2023, under the name of the candidate and frame number;
- A sales statement by the bicycle dealer, mentioning the vehicle in question is designed for urban use of cargo transportation.
The verdict is directly communicated to the candidate by email.
For more information, please check here.
SUPPORT UP TO 500€
SUPPORT UP TO 1500€
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