NaszEauto – up to 40,000 PLN support for purchasing an electric vehicle

The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW), together with the Ministry of Climate and Environment (MKiŚ), has announced the launch of the NaszEauto program, aimed at supporting the purchase of new M1-category electric vehicles. A total of 1.6 billion PLN has been allocated for this purpose from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO). Applications for funding can be submitted starting today.

Who can apply for funding, and how much is available?

The program is open to both individuals and sole proprietors. To qualify, the vehicle must be brand new, previously unregistered, and its net price must not exceed 225,000 PLN. The program aims to promote electromobility while also phasing out old combustion vehicles from Polish roads.

The basic grant is 18,750 PLN, but additional bonuses are available. Those scrapping an M1-category combustion vehicle that they have owned for at least three years and was scrapped after February 1, 2020, can receive an additional 10,000 PLN. Individuals with an annual income below 135,000 PLN are eligible for an extra 11,250 PLN, while Large Family Card holders can receive 30,000 PLN. In their case, an additional 5,000 PLN is available for scrapping a combustion vehicle, along with another 5,000 PLN for low-income households.

Leasing and long-term rental

For leasing and long-term rental, the basic grant is 30,000 PLN. Individuals scrapping a combustion vehicle can receive an additional 5,000 PLN, while sole proprietors can get an extra 10,000 PLN. Individuals with an annual income below 135,000 PLN may qualify for an additional 5,000 PLN.

Conditions for obtaining support

To qualify for funding, applicants must purchase a new electric vehicle priced no higher than 225,000 PLN net, register it, and obtain mandatory OC (liability) and AC (comprehensive) insurance. In the case of sole proprietors, the insurance policy must state that the vehicle will be used for business purposes.

For leasing or long-term rental, applicants must sign a lease or rental agreement for at least two years before submitting their application, pay the initial installment, and sign the vehicle handover protocol.

How to apply?

Applications can be submitted online only via the Grant Application Generator available on the NFOŚiGW website.

According to NFOŚiGW, the NaszEauto program is another step toward popularizing zero-emission transport and facilitating access to modern mobility solutions for Polish families and entrepreneurs.

How long does an EV battery last, and what happens next?

The increasing number of electric vehicles on European roads makes it essential to address the recycling of used batteries, especially in ensuring a sustainable and self-sufficient raw material supply chain.

Recent studies by Transport & Environment (T&E) indicate that by 2030, battery recycling could provide enough metals to produce over 2 million new electric vehicles in Europe. According to their analysis, decommissioned batteries and waste from European gigafactories could meet up to 14 percent of lithium demand, 16 percent of nickel demand, 17 percent of manganese demand, and 25 percent of cobalt demand by 2030. This means that between 1.3 and 2.4 million electric vehicles could be produced in Europe from recycled materials by 2030. In the long term, by 2040, battery recycling could provide raw materials for the production of up to 15 million EVs.

Environmental benefits and CO₂ reduction

Recycling EV batteries can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions by eliminating the need for new raw material extraction, a process that generates large amounts of greenhouse gases. Battery recycling allows for the recovery of up to 95 percent of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese.

However, these are just projections. How many batteries are actually being recycled, and what happens to the rest? According to the Fraunhofer Institute, Europe’s current battery recycling capacity is around 160,000 tons per year, with plans to increase this to 330,000 tons by 2026. However, Transport & Environment (T&E) estimates that current recycling capacity is ten times lower than what will be needed by 2030.

Many used batteries are sent to landfills or exported outside of Europe, leading to resource loss and potential environmental risks. To meet future demand, recycling capacity must be expanded, and innovative recycling projects must receive more support.

Despite over 30 announced recycling projects, almost half are at risk due to high energy costs, technological immaturity, or insufficient financial support. T&E is calling for urgent policy measures to support recycling as a key element of Europe’s green transition, including simplifying battery waste transport procedures within the EU and financial backing for innovative recycling initiatives.