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e-DRIVE · Measure 1 · De minimis aid

Measure 1: company fleets

For micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in any sector replacing an old car or minibus with an electric one.

How much you can get

  • EUR 30,000

    per car (M1)

  • EUR 130,000

    per minibus (M2)

  • EUR 300,000

    per company, over 3 years

    The de minimis cap, per single undertaking.

  • EUR 15 m

    measure budget

    Split over successive calls.

The eligible cost is the vehicle price excluding VAT, up to the cap.

Eligibility

Who can apply

In addition to the programme’s common conditions:

  • Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, any sector.
  • The de minimis cap is counted per single undertaking: aid to linked companies adds up.
  • Total debt to equity ratio positive and below 7.5, or a bank comfort letter.
  • No partnership projects and no leased vehicles.
  • For M1, the new vehicle has the same or an equivalent body type.
Illustration: an old car is scrapped and replaced by an electric one

How projects are scored

Up to 100 points. Ties go to EU assembly, then submission time.

  • 80 p

    micro-enterprise

  • 70 p

    small enterprise

  • 65 p

    medium-sized enterprise

  • +20 p

    final assembly in the EU

Documents

What to submit with the application

Any missing mandatory document leads to rejection.

  • The application, the Single Declaration and the de minimis compliance declaration.
  • Opportunity analysis as a searchable PDF, and the project budget.
  • DNSH declaration and self-assessment, data consent.
  • Trade Register certificate, at most 30 days old.
  • At least 2 price offers for the electric vehicle.
  • Ownership documents for the old vehicle.
  • Motor insurance and roadworthiness valid at submission and for the last 12 months (7 days total tolerance).

Mistakes that lead to rejection

Incomplete file

A missing or illegible document, or a Trade Register certificate older than 30 days.

Insurance gaps

Interruptions of more than 7 days in the last 12 months.

Inconsistencies

Application, budget and offers do not match, or the aid exceeds the cap.

Questions about Measure 1

I already received de minimis aid. Can I still apply?

Yes, if the total over the last 3 years, including linked companies, stays below EUR 300,000.

Can leased vehicles be funded?

No.

Can I apply in a partnership?

No.

How long do I have to appeal the evaluation?

10 days from notification; MTI answers within 30 days.

Do you carry passengers?

Measure 2

Passenger transport

Do you carry passengers: bus, minibus, taxi, ride-hailing?

  • Licensed operators, including large enterprises
  • Cars, minibuses and buses (M1, M2, M3)
  • State aid, at most EUR 4 m per beneficiary
Show me Measure 2

Free check

Want to apply for e-DRIVE?

Tell us a few things about the company and the vehicle. We will tell you which measure fits and what comes next.

  1. 1

    Fill in the form

    It takes 2 minutes; no documents needed.

  2. 2

    We review it

    We pick the right measure and check the caps.

  3. 3

    We call you

    Within 2 working days, with the next steps and the document list.

Any de minimis public support, for the company and its linked companies.

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