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Abbreviated form of legal source(s)
Ordinance 2020:750
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Description of support scheme
The Energy Agency is in charge of granting a subsidy for low-emissions trucks and electric work machines. The maximum sum granted is 20% of the vehicle purchase price, and the scheme will be operational at least until 2023. Applications are processed on a rolling basis.
The subsidy can be used to purchase trucks and work machines, which refers to power tools (excavators etc.) and tractors. -
Amount
The premium amounts to up to 20% of the vehicle’s purchase costs (art. 7 Ordinance 2020:750).
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Addressees
Municipalities, regions and companies are eligible. Both purchasing or financial leasing (instalment payment) an applicable vehicle are accepted means of acquiring the vehicle (art 3 Ordinance 2020:750).
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Procedure
The applicant submits their application to the Energy Agency electronically. (art. 10 Ordinance 2020:750). Companies applying for the subsidy also have to provide information on the number of their employees, annual sales and balance sheet in the application.
The premium will be granted to applicants fulfilling the legal criteria, given there are funds left in the budget (art. 11 Ordinance 2020:750). The Energy Agency reviews the applications. If the decision is positive, it may contain conditions regarding follow-up for the applicant. The payment takes place within six months of the purchase of the vehicle (arts 12–13 Ordinance 2020:750). -
Competent authority
Swedish Energy Agency
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Technologies