Headline Target: No sales of vehicles producing CO2 by 2035 (EU phase-out)

Car Manufacturing Country: Hyundai Motor Europe, Volkswagen AG, Toyota Motor Europe.

Purchase Incentives for Cars: Registration fee exemption, road tax exemption. Exclusive incentives: purchase incentives for government bodies, company car tax reduction.

Supplier Regulation Policy: EU emissions performance standard (Tightening CO2 regime)

Infrastructure Incentives: Business support for the development of public charging infrastructure.

Czechia has a strong vehicle manufacturing pedigree. However, successive EV-sceptic governments have meant it is currently behind other countries in futureproofing their industry. This is highlighted by historically low consumer engagement and low uptake.

However, purchase incentives and favourable loans for private consumers and businesses to purchase BEVs were introduced in April 2024. These are having a positive impact on sales which have started to see an increase, where stagnation had hitherto persisted. Although it is important they electrify their new car market, the majority of Czechia’s car parc is imported as second hand vehicles. Ensuring they are able to attract the used BEV market into the country in the coming years will be important for this country’s ability to transition.