The best electric cars compatible with the eco-bonus
This opportunity will reduce the cost difference that still exists between electric cars and petrol and diesel cars. The higher cost of electric cars represents, to date, the main barrier to the purchase of a zero-emission model for many Italian motorists. Thanks to the new car incentives, however, buying an electric car in 2022 will be much cheaper.
There are various opportunities available to Italian motorists to use the incentive represented by the eco-bonus for electric cars. The four-wheeler market is now full of alternatives to consider when buying a zero-emission car. In fact, almost all the manufacturers on the Italian market have included a zero-emission car in the price list.
It is important to emphasize, however, that not all models can be purchased with incentives. The legislation, in fact, sets a maximum ceiling on the list price for cars that can be purchased with the eco-bonus. Models that exceed this ceiling are not compatible with the benefit. Basically, it is not possible to buy an electric supercar by taking advantage of the discount on the price guaranteed by the state grant.
Eco-bonuses for electric cars: how the purchase incentives work
The incentives for the purchase of electric cars will be operational starting from May 2022. The possibility of being able to benefit from the contribution to the purchase represented by the eco-bonus, which translates into a discount on the expense to be incurred for a zero-emission vehicle, is bound to the availability of funds. Considering all the emission bands (0-20 g / km, 21-60 g / km and 61-135 g / km), an allocation of 700 million euros is foreseen for 2022.As regards electric cars (therefore all those vehicles with CO2 emissions equal to 0 g / km), however, there are funds for 220 million euros for 2022. The possibility of accessing the eco-bonus it is also linked to compliance with the restriction on the list price. Not all electric cars are compatible with the eco-bonus. The purchase incentive, in fact, can only be requested for models with a list price of 35 thousand euros + VAT. This roof is significantly lower than the one previously fixed. Until last year, in fact, the eco-bonus was available for electric cars with a list price of 50 thousand euros + VAT.
It should also be noted that the eco-bonus for electric cars is available in two versions, with or without scrapping of an approved vehicle up to Euro 6. The purchase with scrapping of used equipment allows access to a greater discount. The options are:
ecobonus of 3,000 euros for the purchase of an electric car without scrapping ecobonus of 5,000 euros for the purchase of an electric car with the scrapping of a used car of less than 5 euros
The best electric cars to buy with the eco-bonus
The presence of an upper limit on the list price (optional included) for electric cars compatible with the eco-bonus significantly limits the number of models that can be purchased with the government incentive. So let's see which are the best electric that can be purchased thanks to the eco-bonus. The list price is indicated for the various models shown, which can be reduced with the eco-bonus (from 3/5 thousand euros) and with any discounts applied by the manufacturer.Here are the details:
Dacia Spring
One of the best-selling models in Italy among electric cars can be easily purchased with the eco-bonus: we are talking about the Dacia Spring (here our test). The Dacia electric car is available on the market with a list price of 20,650 euros and also the model with a more complete equipment, the Comfort Plus, is compatible with the eco-bonus thanks to a price list of 22,150 euros. Both versions of the Dacia Spring have a 33 kW engine. The 26.8 kWh battery guarantees a range of up to 230 kilometers in the WLTP cycle.Federicovecchio.com
Fiat 500
Among the best electric cars compatible with the eco-bonus there is also space for the Fiat 500 (our test here) which, for the moment, it is the only zero-emission model produced in Italy (in the Mirafiori plant). The 500 range starts from the Action version with a 70 kW engine and a range of 190 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. The price is 25,100 euros. On the list, with prices from € 30,300, there is also the Icon with an 87 kW engine and a range of 322 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. The 500 is also available in the 3 + 1 and Cabrio variants, both compatible with the eco-bonus.Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai's electric range also includes the Hyundai Kona Electric, here the our test, available with a list price of 36,100 euros. The car can count on a 39 kWh battery which is combined with a 100 kW engine. The autonomy in the WLTP cycle is 305 kilometers. Only the basic trim levels of the zero-emission Kona are covered by the cap for access to the eco-bonus.Kia e-Soul and e-Niro
The eco-bonus can also be used for the purchase of Kia models. Among these we find the Kia e-Soul, here our test, available starting from 34,950 euros. The car has, in its basic configuration, a 39.2 kWh battery and a 100 kW engine. The range is 276 kilometers. Then there is the Kia e-Niro (our test here) which starts at € 35,850. The model takes up the same configuration as the e-Soul with a range of up to 289 kilometers.MINI Full Electric
The MINI Full Electric is also part of electric cars compatible with the eco-bonus thanks to a list price of 34,900 euros. The car of the British brand can count on a 135 kW engine and an autonomy of 226-234 kilometers in the WLTP cycle obtained thanks to a 32.6 kWh battery.Nissan Leaf
Among the models that can be purchased with the eco-bonus there are also some variants of the Nissan Leaf (here our test) which starts at 32,200 euros. Nissan's electric is available in 40 kWh and 62 kWh variants and with a 110 kW or 155 kW engine. As for autonomy, however, the basic model of the Leaf starts from 270 kilometers with the “long range” models reaching up to 385 kilometers.Federicovecchio.com
