New subsidy for e-mobility: funding pot is exhausted

That's it: The funding pot for the new federal subsidy for e-mobility was empty after just one day. Currently, it is no longer possible to apply for a subsidy from KfW for the purchase and connection of a charging station.

This article is part of the special topic Electromobility for trades and medium-sized businesses

From 26 September 2023, owners of existing and owner-occupied residential buildings the application for the new KfW funding "Solar power for electric cars" questions (KfW Program 442)The rush for the program was so great that the 300 million euros in funding was already exhausted by the evening.  No new applications are possible for the time being - the "first come, first served" principle applied. KfW will provide information as soon as additional budget funds become available. An additional €200 million is expected to be available for new applications.

What is promoted?

"In total, around 33.000 applications approved - despite temporary technical delays," says the state development bank KfW. Those who have already submitted their application, fulfilled all the funding requirements and received approval will receive the grant, assures KfW. The Charging station, a new photovoltaic system and a battery storage systemTo receive the funding, you must all three technologies together and new The connection must be specialist company - for example, a company of Electrical trade - make.

This is a subsidy that can amount to up to 10.200 euros. However, tenants will not receive any, and landlords can also receive the subsidy. not for the rental apartment apply - it is also not intended for Holiday apartments or new buildings. 

Funding details:

The maximum subsidy is EUR 9.600; to promote a bidirectional overall system EUR 10.200Bidirectional means that the power can flow through the wallbox in two directions: from the house to the vehicle and back to the house.

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• The supported measures include:

  •  the purchase of a new Charging station (for example a wallbox) with at least 11 kilowatts (kW) Charging power
  •  the purchase of a new Photovoltaic system with at least 5 kilowatt peak (kWp) peak power
  •  the purchase of a new Solar power storage with at least 5 kilowatt hours (kWh) Storage capacity
  •  is Installation and connection the entire system, including all installation work
  •  a Energy management system to control the entire system
    
    
• The Funding of individual components is excluded.
• The three components must brand new be procured.
• When applying, a own electric vehicle (purely battery-electric powered; "BEV") must be available or have been ordered.
• Binding proof must be provided at the latest when the funding is paid out.
• The photovoltaic power generated and temporarily stored when needed must be used primarily for charging an electric vehicle.
• A Retroactive funding of measures already initiated is not possible.
• The installation measures are specialist companies and register it with the network operator after commissioning.
• The use of Electricity from 100 percent renewable energy (primarily from self-generation with the PV system) is a prerequisite for funding.
• The Combination with other public funding such as loans, allowances and subsidies is not possible.

The funding is not available for:

• New buildings before moving in
• exclusively rented properties
• Holiday or weekend homes and holiday apartments
• Eigentumswohnungen
• the multiple funding of a residential building with this subsidy

 Source: KfW

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