Ecobonus electric scooters 2026: incentives up to €4,000

2026 is the last year in which the Ecobonus for electric scooters is worth up to 40% of the price. From 2027, the amounts decrease and the rules become stricter. The problem is that the 2026 funds ran out within a few hours during the March click day, and since then anyone wanting to buy has had to act in a very different context from the one described in generic guides.

In this guide, you will find out how the incentive is really calculated for an electric moped, what to do when the portal shows that funds have run out, which regional incentives can actually be combined (spoiler: far fewer than those listed online) and how much you lose by waiting until 2027.

In summary

30% of the price without scrappage, 40% with scrappage of a combustion vehicle up to Euro 3.
Caps of €3,000 and €4,000 excluding VAT: in the price range below €12,000, they never come into play; you always receive the full percentage.
No ISEE limit. Available to private individuals and VAT-number holders. The vehicle must be kept for 12 months.
The dealer makes the reservation, not you. From July 9, 2026, they can submit a maximum of 2 reservations per day.
From 2027, the contribution drops to 20% / 30%: on a scooter costing €4,599.40, that means about €460 less.

How much is the 2026 Ecobonus for electric scooters worth?

The 2026 Ecobonus is the final tranche of the incentive established by the 2021 Budget Law and makes €30 million available for the current year. It applies to brand-new vehicles in categories L1e to L7e, electric or hybrid, with a list price not exceeding €20,000 excluding VAT.

The amounts depend on just one variable: whether or not you scrap an old combustion vehicle.

Situation	% of the price	Maximum cap
Without scrappage	30%	€3,000 excluding VAT (€3,660 including VAT)
With scrappage of a combustion vehicle up to Euro 3	40%	€4,000 excluding VAT (€4,880 including VAT)

The incentive is calculated on the list price of the purchased configuration, excluding VAT and net of any commercial discounts from the seller. Optional extras included on the invoice count toward the calculation; those sold separately do not.

The actual calculation for the models on sale

This is the most common misunderstanding. Many people read “€4,000 cap” and think they will receive €4,000 for any vehicle. In reality, the cap applies only above €12,200 including VAT: below that threshold, the full percentage always applies.

Applied to the L1e electric mopeds in our catalog that can genuinely replace a 50cc scooter in the city, with a top speed of 45 km/h:

Model and price	30% discount without scrappage	Final price	40% discount with scrappage	Final price
E-Joy 45 Lithium 2.103,40 €	631,02 €	1.472,38 €	841,36 €	1.262,04 €
E-City 45 Retro 3.715,40 €	1.114,62 €	2.600,78 €	1.486,16 €	2.229,24 €
E-Cruiser MX45-2 4.599,40 €	1.379,82 €	3.219,58 €	1.839,76 €	2.759,64 €
Maximus MX2-45 Lithium 5.119,40 €	1.535,82 €	3.583,58 €	2.047,76 €	3.071,64 €

List prices including VAT, taken from our catalog when the product was updated. The discount is applied directly to the invoice by the dealer, who then recovers the amount through a tax credit: you pay nothing upfront and do not wait for refunds.

The interesting part: with scrappage, the entry-level model drops below €1,300, while even the top-of-the-range model remains below €3,100. At that point, comparing it with a new 50cc petrol model is not even a debate, considering that the running cost of an electric vehicle is just a few cents per 100 km and routine maintenance is limited to tires, brakes, and little else. The full calculation is in our in-depth guide on how much it costs to maintain an electric scooter.

Who can apply and what the requirements are

Buyer requirements

Resident in Italy at the time of purchase.
Individuals and legal entities, with a limit of 500 vehicles for the same tax code or VAT number.
No ISEE requirement: unlike car incentives, income does not matter here.
Ownership of the vehicle must be retained for at least 12 months before reselling it.

Vehicle requirements

Brand new, never previously registered, and registered in Italy.
Category from L1e to L7e, electric or hybrid, with no power limits.
List price no higher than €20,000 excluding VAT (€24,400 including VAT).
Financial leasing purchases are also eligible.

Requirements for the vehicle to be scrapped

Thermal vehicle type-approved in an environmental class up to Euro 3, belonging to the same category as the vehicle purchased.
Registered in the buyer’s or a cohabiting family member’s name for at least 12 months.
Compliant with PRA requirements and delivered to the dealer at the time of purchase.
The seller must deliver it to a dismantler within 15 days and complete its deregistration.

Regarding the “same category” requirement, dealers’ practices are not always consistent. If the vehicle you want to scrap belongs to a different L category from the one you are buying, have this confirmed in writing when requesting the quote, before the reservation is entered.

How the reservation works (and why it does not depend on you)

The most common mistake is looking for an application form. There isn't one. The procedure does not require any direct action from the buyer: the seller accesses the portal, checks the availability of funds, and reserves the bonus, which is then granted to the customer as an immediate discount on the invoice.

The process, in order:

You agree on the model and sign the quote or order with the seller.
The dealer accesses the Ecobonus portal managed by Invitalia on behalf of MIMIT and enters the reservation, attaching the documents for the vehicle to be scrapped, if required.
The reservation blocks the amount. Applications are accepted in chronological order until the funds run out, with a final deadline of December 31, 2026.
After registration and delivery, the seller uploads the final documents and confirms the transaction.
The discount appears on the invoice. The dealer recovers the amount as a tax credit.

The July 9, 2026 update

Since July 9, 2026, the platform has had a maximum limit of 2 daily reservations per dealer, introduced by MIMIT to ensure fair access to resources and prevent hoarding. For now, the limit applies only to 2026.

This completely changes the strategy: your dealer no longer needs to be the fastest in Italy on click day. You need to be among the first two people in their queue. Before signing, explicitly ask how many people are already on their waiting list for a reservation.

Funds exhausted: what to really do

2026 reservations opened on March 18 at 12:00, and the funds ran out within a few hours, well beyond expectations. But then something happened that almost nobody talks about: after the record depletion, some resources were released—reservations entered without any sales actually being completed—and made available again. The portal reopened for precisely this reason on May 6, 2026.

This means that “funds exhausted” is never a definitive condition until December 31. Here is what makes sense to do, in order of effectiveness.

1. Get on the list instead of waiting for reopening

Reopenings are not announced weeks in advance. People who already have a signed quote, the details of the vehicle to be scrapped, and their documents ready are booked within the first few minutes; those who still have to choose a color are not.

2. Take advantage of the limit of 2 reservations per day

This is the most underestimated move. With the daily dealer limit, a seller with only a few customers in line can book your reservation much earlier than a large chain with fifty people on its list. Ask for your position: they are required to provide you with this information.

3. Take lapsed reservations into account

Reservations not confirmed by the deadlines return to the available pool. It is a continuous, silent release: small amounts reappear on the portal in the days and weeks after a sellout.

4. Check whether you qualify for a regional call

If you purchase with a VAT number, your options expand considerably, because almost all 2026 regional calls for vehicles are aimed at businesses. We discuss this in detail below.

5. Don’t postpone it until 2027 hoping for better conditions

It is the most expensive option, and it is counterintuitive because 2027 brings more overall funding. See the comparison below.

Stackable regional incentives: the real situation

Many guides publish tables with generous regional figures. It is worth being precise, because the difference between those tables and reality is substantial: in 2026, there are no regional calls aimed at private individuals for the purchase of an L1e electric moped. Open measures for L-category vehicles are reserved for businesses and organizations.

Measure	Who can apply	Grant for electric L1e-L5e vehicles	Status
Lombardy Rinnova Veicoli 2026-2027	Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and Third Sector entities with an operating office in Lombardy	€1,500 without deregistration €2,500 with deregistration	2026 application window open from June 3 to October 31, 2026, subject to funds being exhausted
Lazio Commercial vehicle replacement	Businesses	Not applicable: concerns N1 and N2 commercial vehicles only	Extended until December 31, 2026
Emilia-Romagna Sustainable mobility grants	Resident individuals	Not applicable: assisted-pedal bicycles and cargo bikes only	Active
Veneto, Piedmont, and the autonomous provinces	Varies by call	To be verified in the individual active call	Intermittent application windows
Municipalities ZTLs, parking, vehicle tax	Individuals and businesses	Non-monetary but recurring benefit	Permanent, subject to local regulations

Always check your Region's portal: calls for applications have short application windows and may reopen without notice.

How combining grants works

A regional grant can be combined with the national Ecobonus only if the call for applications expressly provides for it. For businesses, the de minimis regime applies, with a maximum of €300,000 granted to the same single undertaking in the previous three years. The different disbursement mechanism should also be kept in mind: the Ecobonus is an immediate discount on the invoice, while regional grants are almost always reimbursements requested by the applicant, subject to their own review process and timelines.

As for local benefits, the advantage is concrete and ongoing: exemption from vehicle tax for the first five years after initial registration nationwide, with a reduced rate or permanent exemption depending on the region; unrestricted access to ZTLs in most provincial capitals; discounted parking in blue-lined spaces in several municipalities; and often lower third-party liability insurance premiums, since many insurers offer preferential rates for electric vehicles. For details on license plates, registration, and mandatory insurance, see the dedicated guide.

What changes from 2027 (and how much waiting will cost)

MIMIT has already allocated €90 million for the 2027–2030 period: €25 million for each of 2027, 2028, and 2029, and €15 million for 2030, with the program active until March 31, 2030. So there is more funding overall, but with lower amounts per vehicle.

	2026	From 2027
Without scrappage	30%, max. €3,000	20%, max. €2,000
With scrappage	40%, max. €4,000	30%, max. €3,000
Annual funding	€30 million	€25 million (€15 million in 2030)
Share reserved for L1e-L5e	Entire funding allocation	50%, the other 50% for quadricycles

The key point is the fourth one: from 2027, half of the annual funding is earmarked for quadricycles. The funding actually available for scooters and mopeds therefore falls to around €12.5 million per year, less than half of the €30 million available in 2026.

How much waiting costs, in numbers

For a €4,599.40 electric scooter with scrappage: in 2026, the discount is €1,839.76; from 2027, it drops to €1,379.82. Difference: €459.94 less. The same difference applies without scrappage. For the €5,119.40 top-of-the-range model, the gap rises to €511.94. In addition, the 2027 booking platform is not yet available, and the fund allocated to two-wheelers is being halved.

Mistakes that cause you to lose the contribution

MIMIT may request full repayment of the contribution. The most frequent reasons are:

Reselling within 12 months. The restriction is formal and verifiable through the PRA.
Non-compliant vehicle to be scrapped. An environmental class higher than Euro 3, ownership for less than 12 months, or an irregular PRA status.
List price above the threshold. The €20,000 cap excluding VAT is calculated based on the official list price for the purchased configuration, not the discounted price you negotiated.
Vehicle already registered. Zero-mileage vehicles and in-stock models that have already been plated are not eligible.
Unclear invoice. Ask for the quote to list the retail price, seller discount, VAT, government contribution, and final amount separately. If the contribution is not itemized on the invoice, your position is harder to defend in the event of an audit.

Choose your electric scooter before the next window

Our selection includes 45 km/h L1e electric mopeds from Rolektro and Maximus, priced from €2,103.40 to €5,119.40, all within the range where the Ecobonus applies at the full rate. Write to us to check fund availability for the model you are interested in and have us prepare a quote, so you are ready when the time comes.

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If you are still deciding which model is right for you, read our guide to the best electric scooters of 2026, including the complete comparison table. If your question concerns licensing requirements, you can find everything in which license is required for an electric scooter: choosing between L1e and L3e changes both the riding requirements and the incentive amount.

Last updated: August 2026. Information on amounts, requirements, and fund availability is subject to change by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. Always check the latest conditions on the official Ecobonus portal before finalizing your purchase.