Tips about buying an electric car

Model selection, financing options, cost benefits: Consumers considering whether to make the switch to electromobility have to think about a number of important questions related to the purchase of an electric car. We have compiled a list of responses to frequently asked questions regarding the purchase and financing of electric cars. It will provide you with everything you need to know about your all-electric future.

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Why should I buy an electric car?

How high are financial incentives for an electric car?

How can I get the financial incentive for an electric car?

You can apply for the financial incentive on the website of the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BafA)). The vehicle must be registered when you submit your application. Once your vehicle has been registered for the first time, you have one year to submit your application. You can use the following link to see which electric vehicles are eligible for the incentive and find other valuable information:

More about incentive-eligible vehicles

More about application submission

How will I benefit if I lease an electric car?

When you lease an electric car, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of this innovative technology – without taking any risk or making any long-term commitment. Under certain circumstances, you can also profit from the environmental bonus, stable leasing rates and services that will protect you from unexpected expenses. You will find more information about the environmental bonus for leasing vehicles on the website of the BafA. Go here to determine what sort of leasing offer you can use as you get to know electromobility during a stress-free trial period.

Are electric cars low-maintenance vehicles?

There are many reasons to choose an electric car – including financial ones. Not only attractive government incentives will help you make the switch to electric mobility. An electric car can cost less to maintain than a comparable car powered by an internal combustion engine in terms of fuel consumption, vehicle taxes, service and insurance.

You will find more information about costs here.

You will find Volkswagen services for electric cars here.