Japan cuts Tesla EV subsidies by 40% starting January 2027
Japan will cut subsidies under its Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) program by approximately 40% for vehicles newly registered on or after January 1, 2027, according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The government expects the current subsidy budget to be exhausted before the final application deadline of February 12, 2027, so it is lowering incentive amounts to keep subsidies available for longer. For the Model 3 and Model Y, including the Performance versions and the Model Y L, the subsidy drops from ¥1,270,000 to ¥762,000.…
- Model 3 and Model Y: subsidy drops from ¥1,270,000 to ¥762,000 from 2027
- Model S and Model X: falls from ¥1,016,000 to ¥609,000, including Plaid versions
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