For FY2026 (Reiwa 8), Nagasaki Prefecture's picture is "no prefectural purchase subsidy for individuals; you combine the national CEV subsidy with Nagasaki City's generous top-up." Nagasaki City covers a wide range — ¥200,000 for standard EVs, ¥100,000 for kei EVs, ¥100,000 for PHEVs, plus ¥50,000 for electric microcars, ¥30,000 for electric motorcycles, and ¥100,000 for V2H — and is easy to use, with no bundling requirements such as solar panels. Applications are accepted until January 31, 2027 (first come, first served). Here is how to put the pieces together.
Think of Nagasaki's EV Subsidies as a "Two-Story" Structure
CEV subsidy (the main player)
A national subsidy available to both individuals and corporations. The FY2025 supplementary-budget round (registrations from April 2026) offers the largest amounts, such as up to 1.3 million yen for EVs.
Nagasaki City: ¥200,000 for standard EVs, simple requirements
Nagasaki City covers ¥200,000 for standard EVs, ¥100,000 for kei vehicles, ¥100,000 for PHEVs, down to ¥30,000 for motorcycles. Accepting applications with no bundling requirements.
No prefectural subsidy for individuals
The prefecture mainly presents the national CEV subsidy and has no purchase subsidy for individuals. Combine the national and municipal programs.
[National] CEV Subsidy under the FY2025 Supplementary Budget (registrations from April 2026; the main pillar)
The "up to ¥1.3 million" figure is a cap. The actual amount is set per model based on an assessment of the vehicle's environmental performance and other factors. Applications close once the budget runs out. On September 4 the secretariat announced that it expects to stop accepting applications around early to late December 2026 (applications are taken in order of arrival, and intake ends the day before the budget is reached; secretariat notice, PDF, in Japanese). Subsidized vehicles carry a mandatory holding period of four years in principle; disposing of the car within that period may require repayment. Check the exact subsidy amount for the car you plan to buy in the figures published by the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center.
For the full picture of the CEV subsidy and the situation nationwide, see our guide to EV subsidies in all 47 prefectures.
[City] Nagasaki City: ¥200,000 for Standard EVs — Broad Coverage Down to Electric Motorcycles
| Category | Nagasaki City subsidy amount (FY2026) |
|---|---|
| EV (standard car) | ¥200,000 |
| EV (kei) | ¥100,000 |
| PHEV | ¥100,000 |
| Electric microcar / electric motorcycle | ¥50,000 / ¥30,000 |
| V2H charge/discharge equipment | ¥100,000 (no requirement to bundle with a vehicle) |
Eligibility: Nagasaki City residents who are listed as owner or user on the vehicle inspection certificate and have no delinquent municipal taxes. The absence of add-on requirements such as solar panels is what makes Nagasaki City's program easy to use. Applications run from July 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027 on a first-come, first-served basis. Combined with the national CEV subsidy, a standard EV can reach a scale of up to ¥1.5 million.
Also Check EV "Taxes" (Automobile Tax Relief)
Separately from subsidies, the environmental performance levy of the automobile tax was abolished on March 31, 2026, and it is not charged on vehicles acquired on or after April 1, 2026 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Taxation, in Japanese). For EVs, the following year's automobile tax (type-based levy) is reduced by roughly 75% under the green tax special measure. For details, see EV taxes and the 2026 automobile tax reform.
Are Subsidies Taxable?
EV subsidies received by individuals are treated as occasional income. Because there is a special deduction of ¥500,000 per year, no tax arises as long as your total occasional income for the year, including other items, stays at or below ¥500,000. National and municipal subsidies combined usually fit within this, but be careful about the total in a year when you receive several large subsidies. Business use is treated differently, so consult a tax accountant or similar professional.
Summary
- Nagasaki Prefecture has no prefectural subsidy for individuals. Combine the national CEV subsidy with Nagasaki City's subsidy.
- The national CEV subsidy gives up to ¥1,300,000 for an EV. Applications are expected to close around early to late December 2026 (Reiwa 8).
- Nagasaki City pays ¥200,000 for a standard EV, ¥100,000 for a kei EV, ¥100,000 for a PHEV, ¥50,000 for an electric minicar, ¥30,000 for an electric motorcycle and ¥100,000 for V2H.
- Nagasaki City has no requirement to pair with solar or similar. Applications run July 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, first come, first served.
- Together with the national CEV subsidy, a standard EV can reach up to about ¥1,500,000.
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* Subsidy amounts, requirements, and application status are as of August 2026. Programs may close early depending on budget consumption. Always check each official website for the latest information before applying.