In a letter to the House of Representatives, the government announced that the subsidy desk for new electric cars (SEPP) will close in the short term. This is because the subsidy pot is empty for this year. All grant applications up to January 1, 2021 will be refused shortly. From 1 January 2021, the counter will open again and consumers can again submit applications for subsidy for electric cars (SEPP). 

'We are very disappointed with the Secretary of State's decision to end the subsidy for the purchase of new electric cars until the end of the year. We think it's a discouragement for the future electric rider. We expect this unexpected turn of events to erase consumer confidence and stagnate electric car sales in the private market. This while the cabinet is actually focusing on stimulating electric driving for the private market in order to achieve the desired climate goals. We believe it is important that the electric car is affordable and accessible to everyone. The temporary purchase subsidy contributes to this, 'said de ANWB.

Subsidy requests that have already been submitted for payment in January will be processed. There is still a budget available this year for used electric cars. The reason for stopping subsidy applications for this year is to prevent the budget for the coming years from being used up, the subsidy scheme will run until mid-2025. In 2025 people should also have the opportunity to apply for this subsidy (SEPP).

'We are baffled by the Cabinet decision to close the counter for applying for a private purchase subsidy for a new electric car in the short term. All new applications will be refused from then until January 1, 2021. The motorist is again the victim. The Cabinet is talking about the importance of sustainability, but in the meantime it shows itself to be unreliable by suddenly changing the rules of the game. We are calling on the House of Representatives to intervene and make better use of the financial leeway for the subsidy, 'he said RAI Association and BOVAG.

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