Slovenia raises subsidies for electric vehicles

Slovenian buyers can get state subsidies for new or used zero-emission cars or vans worth up to €6,500, a substantial increase from the previous level of subsidies. Buyers of cheaper vehicles stand to benefit the most.

The highest subsidy, €6,500 is available for cars that cost under €35,000. With the abolition of the previous limit that capped subsidies at 20% of the vehicle's cost, this means that buyers of the cheapest electric vehicles will benefit the most.

Business daily Finance has calculated that the new electric Dacia Spring, for example, now costs €15,600 after...