The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade is discussing reducing… (скидка · электромобиль · гибрид)
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade is discussing reducing the state-subsidized discount on electric and hybrid vehicles from 35% to 10%, with a cap of 500,000 rubles, while considering maintaining the 35% rate for high-localization models. The decision may be finalized by year-end.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade is discussing reducing the state-subsidized discount on electric and hybrid vehicles from 35% to 10%
- The proposed reduction would cap the subsidy at 500,000 rubles
- Currently, the government subsidizes up to 35% of the price (but not more than 925,000 rubles) for Russian NEV vehicles purchased via credit or lease
- The discussion includes maintaining a 35% discount specifically for high-localization models
- The decision is expected to be made by the end of the year
Points of divergence
- Evolute, an electric vehicle manufacturer, initiated the change and believes reducing subsidies will allow more people to benefit from them — kommersant
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade has already notified leasing companies about the potential reduction in discount — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- Discounts on electric and hybrid cars may be reduced from 35% to 10% — Коммерсантъ
- Discounts on electric and hybrid cars may be reduced — Фонтанка