Italy’s new automotive decree cuts long‑term funding to €1.35 billion while earmarking future subsidies for motorcycles, scooters, EV chargers and social leasing schemes
Executive summary: Italy approved the Dpcm automotive decree, establishing a fund of up to €1.35 billion through 2030 and earmarking future subsidies for motorcycles, scooters, EV charging points and social leasing schemes. The move redirects state support toward low‑emission two‑wheel transport and charging infrastructure, affecting automotive OEMs, energy providers and leasing operators while aligning with EU climate goals.
Who is involved: Italian Ministry of Economic Development, automotive industry associations, motorcycle manufacturers, charging‑point operators and social‑housing agencies.
Likely next: Implementation details will be released in 2027, with application calls for the new incentive lines and possible adjustments to funding levels based on uptake.
The Dpcm automotive, after a prolonged approval process, has been signed into law, allocating up to €1.35 billion for the period 2024‑2030. While the overall envelope is lower than earlier expectations, the decree specifies that future tranches will support two‑wheel vehicles, electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure and social leasing programs starting in 2027. This re‑targeting of public incentives signals a strategic shift toward cleaner mobility and broader access, with implications for manufacturers, energy firms and leasing companies.
Timeline
- — Bonus auto, dagli incentivi per i veicoli commerciali alle installazioni Gpl: le novità (la Repubblica — Economia)
- — Tankstellen: Ende des Tankrabatts: Lieber noch mal vollmachen - nur wann? (Handelsblatt)
- — Energiepreise: Verivox: Gaskosten für viele Haushalte könnten 2026 sinken (Handelsblatt)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- Call for proposals for motorcycle subsidies expected early 2027
- Launch of EV‑charger incentive program mid‑2027
Sectors affected
- Automotive
- Motorcycle
- EV charging infrastructure
- Social leasing/mobility
Regulatory implications
- Need for compliance reporting on fund usage
- Coordination with national energy and transport plans
Historical parallels
- Italy’s 2020 eco‑bonus for cars
- France’s 2022 bonus for electric scooters
- Germany’s environmental bonus adjustment 2021