Malta announces EV incentives

The government of Malta has launched a major campaign to encourage the islands’ drivers to switch to electric vehicles by offering a 25 per cent government rebate of up to €4,000 (US$4,950) on the purchase of an EV, preferential parking spots and the promise of some 100 charging points to be installed across the Malta and Gozo. The licence for EVs has already been reduced from €75 to €10.
August 9, 2012 Read time: 1 min

The government of Malta has launched a major campaign to encourage the islands’ drivers to switch to electric vehicles by offering a 25 per cent government rebate of up to €4,000 (US$4,950) on the purchase of an EV, preferential parking spots and the promise of some 100 charging points to be installed across the Malta and Gozo. The licence for EVs has already been reduced from €75 to €10.

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