A portion of the purchase costs for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles purchased by residents and businesses is subsidized.
Niigata Prefecture Kashiwazaki City: Electric Vehicle Purchase Subsidy (FY2026)
October 17, 2026
Summary
Kashiwazaki City subsidizes part of the purchase costs for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles purchased by residents and businesses.
Key Information
| Location | Kashiwazaki City, Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | May 7, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No maximum |
| Subsidy Rate | Electric vehicles: 1/5, Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHV/PHEV): 1/10, Fuel cell vehicles: 1/4, Charging equipment: 10/10; the amount provided varies depending on the equipment |
| Purpose | Capital investment, EV-related |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs, Construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Corporations, Businesses in the area, Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Kashiwazaki City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kashiwazaki.lg.jp/soshikiichiran/shiminseikatsubu/kankyoka/1/6/4/6543.html |