Latvia EKII EV Grant: €4,000 for New Electric Cars
Permanent residents of Latvia can now access substantial government subsidies when purchasing or leasing electric vehicles. Under the active EKII programme, citizens can receive direct point-of-sale discounts ranging from EUR 3,000 to EUR 9,000 depending on their household status and choice of vehicle. This initiative is designed to make zero-emission mobility accessible, offering additional bonuses for large families and those retiring older vehicles.
Permanent residents of Latvia can now access substantial government subsidies when purchasing or leasing electric vehicles. Under the active EKII programme, citizens can receive direct point-of-sale discounts ranging from €3,000 to €9,000 depending on their household status and choice of vehicle. This initiative is designed to make zero-emission mobility accessible, offering additional bonuses for large families and those retiring older vehicles.
Subsidies and Financial Support Tiers
The baseline subsidy for a standard individual buyer depends on whether the vehicle is new or used. For a new battery electric vehicle (BEV), hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCEV), or plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the direct point-of-sale discount is set at €4,000. However, the total support intensity cannot exceed 90% of the vehicle's total purchase cost. If you opt for a used BEV or FCEV, the standard subsidy amount is €3,000. It is important to note that used plug-in hybrids do not qualify for any funding under this programme.
Latvian Honor Family (Goda ģimene) certificate holders are eligible for significantly higher tiers of support to facilitate the purchase of larger family vehicles. For a new vehicle with five or more seats, the base subsidy is €6,750, while a new vehicle with seven or more seats qualifies for a flat €9,000. If an Honor Family certificate holder purchases an eligible used vehicle, the subsidy is €5,000 for a model with at least five seats and €6,750 for a model with seven or more seats.
Stacking Bonuses: Scrapping, Donations, and Children
The EKII programme allows buyers to stack their primary vehicle subsidy with specific ecological and social bonuses. An additional €2,000 bonus is available if you scrap an existing M1 passenger car at a licensed processing company. Alternatively, you can claim this same €2,000 bonus if you donate an eligible older vehicle to the Ukrainian armed forces, provided you submit the required CSDD registration documents and Ukrainian customs declaration.
For large families, the Honor Family packages are also stackable with a household bonus. Starting from the fourth child in the household, families receive an additional €1,000 for each child. This bonus applies to vehicles configured with five or more seats, enabling large households to maximize their savings when transitioning to cleaner transport.
Vehicle Rules and Purchase Price Limits
To qualify for funding in Latvia, the vehicle must be an M1 category passenger car with a maximum speed of at least 90 km/h. There is a strict retail price cap of €45,000 (excluding VAT) for standard passenger vehicles. However, if you are purchasing a vehicle configured with six or more seats, this price limit is increased to €60,000 (excluding VAT).
The programme also enforces technical and age limits for all vehicles. New passenger cars must have been used for less than six months or driven less than 6,000 km. Used vehicles must have a total mileage of under 150,000 km, must have been registered no more than seven years prior to the application, and must not have been registered in Latvia for more than 12 months. All BEVs and FCEVs must offer a minimum range of 150 km between charges, while PHEVs must have a minimum electric-only range of 50 km. Finally, recipients are required to maintain ownership or leasing of the vehicle for at least five years or until the vehicle has been driven 60,000 km.
Application Window and Point-of-Sale Integration
The subsidy is designed as a point-of-sale discount, meaning buyers do not have to pay the full price upfront and wait for a reimbursement. Instead, the application is mediated entirely through accredited automotive dealerships. Once the administrator approves the application, the subsidy is deducted directly from the vehicle's invoice. CivilAuto can help buyers navigate these requirements and pre-verify whether their chosen vehicle falls within the correct technical and price limits.
The programme is funded with a total budget of €40 million and is scheduled to run until December 31, 2029, or until the allocated funds are fully exhausted. The scheme is administered by the Environmental Investment Fund (VIF) under the supervision of Latvia's Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM).
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