A subsidy reaching up to €30,000 for purchasing a new car, with old vehicle scrapping, is provided under the Climate and Social Plan, which has been put to public consultation. The plan aims to support households and small-medium enterprises in their transportation needs, renew the aging vehicle fleet circulating on Greek roads, and reduce pollutant emissions. Specifically, the average age of passenger cars stands at 17 years (compared to 12 years EU average), while for trucks, the average age in Greece reaches 22.7 years versus approximately 14 years in the EU.
Specifically for transport-vulnerable very small enterprises, the Climate and Social Plan prioritizes special categories and uses of commercial vehicles that perform significant transport work, to facilitate the promotion of electromobility and gradual replacement of old, conventional vehicles with zero and low-emission vehicles.
Additionally, the national Plan provides for special investment actions and reforms that contribute to promoting alternative solutions and targeted interventions for electric vehicle use by transport-vulnerable households, as well as by special categories of transport-vulnerable citizens, such as people with disabilities and students from special schools.
Car subsidy 2026: Who are the beneficiaries
At the program’s center are those characterized as “transport vulnerable.” This category includes:
• Families with children
• Residents of remote, island or mountainous areas
• People with disabilities or elderly
• Students with low income
• Small businesses and freelancers with transport needs
The basic income threshold starts from €25,000 annually, while it can reach up to €30,000 based on the household’s social characteristics.
What the program provides
-Direct state subsidy
-Possibility of granting a 10-year loan with state guarantee
-Additional support for vulnerable groups, covering charging costs or installation of related infrastructure.
