Elektroautos: Bilger sieht keinen Bedarf für immer neue E-Auto-Förderung
Verlockende Zuschüsse vom Staat kurbeln die Nachfrage nach Elektroautos gerade wieder kräftig an. Nach dem laufenden Programm hält der Verkehrsminister so etwas dann aber nicht mehr für nötig.
Berlin – Bundesverkehrsminister Steffen Bilger has stated that he sees no need for further government incentives for electric vehicles after the current subsidy programme ends. In an interview during a visit to a company in Neumünster, the CDU politician emphasised that the promotion is already well-utilised, but added: "For the future, I do not consider further promotion of passenger cars electric necessary."
Bilger believes that electric cars have been well-developed and have become affordable, they should therefore be able to compete on the market on their own merits. He also believes that the chances for this are good in times of high fuel prices. "We are doing everything to make electricity prices in Germany more favourable," he said.
"In weighing the options, there is already a lot in favour of the electric car." The black-red government programme promotes the purchase and leasing of electric cars, certain plug-in hybrids that run on electricity and fuel, as well as electric cars with range extenders. The condition is a new registration since January 1, 2026.
The subsidy amount depends on the vehicle, income and family size and can amount to up to 6,000 euros. Until 2029, three billion euros are available, enough for 800,000 cars.
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