Aichi Prefecture EV purchase subsidy 2026: the national CEV subsidy, prefecture, municipalities, and charging equipment
Even in Aichi, the kingdom of the automobile, electric vehicles (EVs) have become familiar, and interest in "How much is the subsidy?" is rising. The key point is that for buying a personal car, the centerpiece is the "national CEV subsidy," and Aichi Prefecture's own support is mainly for businesses. This article organizes, from primary sources, the information for 2026 (Reiwa 8 fiscal year): (1) the national CEV subsidy, (2) Aichi Prefecture's support (business-oriented purchase support plus charging equipment that individuals can also use), (3) municipalities such as Nagoya City, and (4) the automobile tax on EVs and the tax on subsidies.
・The lead role in purchase support is the national CEV subsidy (up to ¥1.3 million for an EV under the FY2025 supplementary budget, for registrations from April 2026; registrations from January 2027 get at most ¥780,000).
・Aichi Prefecture's "prefectural" subsidy is centered on businesses (small and medium enterprises, transport operators, sole proprietors).
・Individuals should consider combining the prefectural subsidy for charging equipment and support from municipalities such as Nagoya City.
Think of the EV subsidy as "three tiers"
CEV subsidy (the lead role in purchases)
A national subsidy usable by both individuals and corporations. Up to ¥1.3 million for an EV in the FY2025 supplementary-budget round (registrations from April 2026), and so on. The largest in amount. For registrations from January 2027, the EV cap drops to 780,000 yen.
Mainly for businesses + charging equipment
The prefecture's vehicle-purchase subsidy is centered on businesses. Individuals can use the prefectural subsidy for charging equipment (a home charger).
Independent support such as Nagoya City
Each municipality may have its own subsidy for EVs and charging equipment. The amount and availability vary widely by local government.
[National] CEV subsidy under the FY2025 supplementary budget (registrations from April 2026; the lead role in purchases)
On 4 September 2026, responding to a rise in enquiries, the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center published its forecast for when applications for the national CEV subsidy (vehicles) will close. The expected closing period is early December to late December 2026. The forecast may move depending on the volume of applications and will be updated as the budget is drawn down[Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center]. The forecast was unchanged when it was republished on 9 October 2026. Final deadlines were also set: vehicles must be first registered by 1 February 2027, and applications must arrive by 12 February 2027. If the budget runs out earlier, applications close the day before[Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center, 9 Oct 2026, in Japanese].
Note how the deadline is counted. Applications are taken in order of the date the form reaches the secretariat — not the date the vehicle is registered or the contract signed. And once the budget is reached, applications close on the day before the budget is exhausted. It can therefore close earlier than forecast, so "as long as delivery happens by December" is not a safe assumption.
If you are considering a purchase, work back from delivery and the arrival date of the form, and aim to be ready to apply during November. Always check the Center's official site for the current status.
When an individual buys an EV as a personal car, the first thing to use is the national Clean Energy Vehicle Introduction Promotion Subsidy (CEV subsidy). In the FY2025 supplementary-budget round (registrations from April 2026), the subsidy caps were raised in part[Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry — CEV subsidy (in Japanese)].
Not every EV receives ¥1.3 million. The subsidy amount is decided by an evaluation of the vehicle's environmental performance and the like, and differs by vehicle type, such as ¥1 million or ¥800,000. If the vehicle supports power-supply functions (V2H, external power supply), an add-on may apply. Check the exact subsidy amount for the car you are buying against the amount published by the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center. The new caps apply to newly registered vehicles from January 1, 2026 onward.
For vehicles newly registered on or after 1 January 2027, the subsidy falls to 60–80% of the current amount (only kei EVs keep about 80%). Under a revision announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on 21 October 2026, the caps become 780,000 yen for EVs (down from 1.3 million), 458,000 yen for kei EVs (down from 580,000), 510,000 yen for PHEVs (down from 850,000), and 900,000 yen for FCVs (down from 1.5 million)[Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, 21 Oct 2026, in Japanese]. The cutoff is the first registration date, not the application date, so if delivery may slip into the new year, ask your dealer when the car will be registered. For what the cut covers and how to decide between registering this year and waiting, see Japan CEV Subsidy Cut 2027.
[Aichi Prefecture] The prefecture's subsidy is centered on "businesses"
Aichi Prefecture has the "Advanced Environment-Friendly Vehicle Introduction Promotion Subsidy," but its targets are mainly "businesses" such as small and medium enterprises, passenger/freight transport operators, and sole proprietors[Aichi Prefecture (in Japanese)]. There is basically no "prefecture's own" purchase subsidy for an individual's personal car (the same structure as in Kanagawa Prefecture and others). If you introduce an EV for business, you can combine the national CEV subsidy with the prefectural subsidy.
On the other hand, the prefectural subsidy for charging equipment (a home charger) is also open to individuals. Aichi Prefecture's "Charging Infrastructure Development Promotion Subsidy" (Reiwa 8 fiscal year) also covers ordinary detached houses. As a guide, normal charging (200V) is 1/4 of the installation cost, etc., capped at ¥100,000, and rapid charging is 1/3, capped at ¥500,000, with an application period from April 1, 2026 to February 15, 2027[Aichi Prefecture (in Japanese)]. It may end early once the budget cap is reached.
[Municipalities] Nagoya City and others
Municipalities within Aichi Prefecture may also have their own subsidies for EVs and charging equipment (Nagoya City and surrounding cities have examples). The amount, eligibility, and whether it is offered at all vary greatly by municipality and change from year to year. Search your city, ward, town, or village's official site for "EV subsidy" and "charging equipment subsidy" and confirm the latest information. You also need to check whether it can be combined with the national CEV subsidy or the prefectural charging equipment subsidy.
* For how to look up EV subsidies nationwide, see EV subsidies explained for all 47 prefectures, and for Tokyo's generous example, see Tokyo EV subsidy 2026.
Check the "tax" on EVs too (reductions in automobile tax)
Beyond subsidies, EVs also have preferences on the tax side.
- Environmental performance levy (at purchase): abolished on March 31, 2026; it is not charged on vehicles acquired on or after April 1, 2026[Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Taxation (in Japanese)].
- The greening special provision of the automobile tax: the portion for the fiscal year after new-car registration is reduced by roughly 75%.
In the future, to make up for the decline in gasoline tax revenue, a new tax on EVs (such as a distance-based tax) is being discussed. The future of EV taxation is explained in Is an EV a good buy now? (the 2026 automobile tax revision and the EV tax increase from 2028).
Is a subsidy taxed?
A subsidy an individual receives when buying a personal car is, for tax purposes, occasional income. However, occasional income has a ¥500,000 annual special deduction, and if it is within ¥500,000 combined with other occasional income, it is not taxed[National Tax Agency No.1490 (in Japanese)]. A subsidy received for business use (a sole proprietor or corporation) is in principle revenue (gross profit), and consideration of measures such as compressed entry (asset-value reduction accounting) is needed. In a year when the amount is large, check with a tax accountant.
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Reference links (sources)
This article is based on the following official materials (neutral, primary sources). Subsidy amounts, periods, and requirements change, and a program may end early at the budget cap, so always confirm the latest information before applying.
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry — Promotion of clean energy vehicles (CEV subsidy) (in Japanese)
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: revision of subsidy amounts for the FY2025 supplementary CEV subsidy (October 21, 2026; PDF, in Japanese)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Taxation: abolition of the environmental performance levy (in Japanese)
- Aichi Prefecture — Advanced Environment-Friendly Vehicle Introduction Promotion Subsidy (in Japanese)
- Aichi Prefecture — Charging Infrastructure Development Promotion Subsidy (in Japanese)
- National Tax Agency No.1490 Occasional income (in Japanese)
* This article is general information, not advice on taxes or administrative procedures. For whether a subsidy applies, its amount, and the treatment of tax, please confirm with the office in charge of each program, your local government, a tax office, or a tax accountant.