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>the state is throwing money at it like crazy.

which state? this article is about europe as a whole?

>No taxes on EVs. Subsidies to the tune of 10000€. Per private purchase. There are certain types of lower end EV (like Renault Zoe) that can be purchased effectively for nearly free right now.

big if true, please point me towards this subsidy because I would like a free car

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In Romania, we have a gov-funded program[1] that subsidizes up to ~9300€ off the price (but not more than 50% of its price) of a new electric/hybrid car, when you trade in an old car. Some conditions apply.

[1] https://www.afm.ro/vehicule_electrice.php

To give some idea - that's roughly twice the annual average household income in Romania.

> when you trade in an old car.

nitpick. there are two programs. "rabla plus", the 9300 euro one, applies regardless. you can receive an additional 1300 euros through the "rabla" program if you trade in a car (which will be discarded to the junk yard). this second subsidy applies to any new car purchase.

Oh, didn't know that - not looking to buy an electric car just yet so I didn't bother to gather all details. Thanks.

I think OP forgets that most car prices already have subsidies factored in.

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