Croatia will subsidize electricity costs by 9,000 euros. The budget is sufficient for around 3,000 applications.
Croatia will launch a new subsidy program for electric cars aimed at individuals in October 2026. The Environment and Energy Efficiency Fund will allocate 20 million euros for this program, with a maximum subsidy of 9,000 euros. The exact start date for applications has not yet been announced.
The highest subsidy is available for cars with a gross price of up to 35,000 euros. For prices between 35,000 and 62,500 euros, the subsidy limit drops to 7,000 euros, while more expensive cars will be completely excluded from the program.
The car’s price determines the subsidy amount
Just meeting the first threshold does not guarantee a 9,000 euro subsidy. The state will cover at most 40% of the gross price, so the car must cost at least 22,500 euros for the buyer to receive the full subsidy amount. For cheaper models, the subsidy will be correspondingly reduced.
The program will also cover light electric vehicles in categories L1-L7, including mopedes, motorcycles, as well as three- and four-wheeled vehicles. For these, a maximum of 2,500 euros can be obtained, again not exceeding 40% of the vehicle’s price. The upper limit for the vehicle’s value is 35,000 euros.
The budget is sufficient for around 3,000 applications. This is not a large buffer, especially since previous Croatian calls for applications saw the funds get used up quickly. FZOEU explicitly recommends preparing access to digital services in advance.
Applications only via the internet, one per person
This time, sellers will not be involved in submitting the documents. The buyer will do it themselves through the eFZOEU platform, after verifying their identity in the NIAS system. Required documents include a binding offer from the dealer specifying the manufacturer’s name, model, engine type, and vehicle class, a residence certificate issued no earlier than 30 days before submitting the application, and a signed declaration.
Only one application can be submitted per person, and funding will be allocated based on the order of submission. Purchases with cash or financial leasing are permitted. Operational leasing is not eligible for this program.
The car cannot be paid for before the official start of the application period. However, an advance payment is allowed if it is made in 2026.
Croatia has so far allocated about 63 million euros for the purchase of over 11,000 low-emission vehicles. In 2025, companies received an additional 21 million euros for around 2,500 commercial vehicles. A new program for individuals is set to be linked with support for home solar power, but the most important factor right now remains the launch date of the platform. Under the first-come, first-served principle, it could determine everything.
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