Details compiled from secondary sources and not yet checked against the official page. Part of Oak’s directory of Japanese business grants.
Before you apply
- The money is not up front. You pay for the whole project yourself. The grant reimburses a share of it (often half to two-thirds) after a completion report has been checked, typically 6 to 18 months after applying.
- Do not spend before approval. Costs ordered, contracted or paid before the official grant decision (交付決定) are usually not eligible.
- Competitive and strict. Business plans are scored against other applicants and many are rejected. Eligibility rules on company size, ownership and tax compliance are applied to the letter.
- Obligations continue after payment. Reports for up to five years, inspections, and targets in your plan. Missing them can mean repaying part or all of the grant.
| Japanese name | クリーンエネルギー自動車導入促進補助金（CEV補助金） |
|---|---|
| Level | National · Nationwide |
| Administered by | METI; executed by 次世代自動車振興センター (NeV) |
| Type | EV/PHEV/FCV purchase |
| Maximum amount | EV up to 1,300,000; PHEV up to 850,000; FCV up to 1,500,000 (registrations from 2026-01-01) |
| Subsidy rate | Fixed per model |
| Who can apply | Individuals and companies (including leasing) |
| Support organisation | None |
| How to apply | NeV application (post-purchase) |
| Rounds and deadlines | Rolling, by registration date |
| Adoption rate | n/a |
Can a foreign-owned company apply?
Open to Japan-registered companies and residents
Points to note
Secondary. Low professional fee potential.
Grant rules, amounts and deadlines change every round. Always work from the current application guidelines (公募要領) on the official page. This page is general information, not advice on your eligibility.
How Oak can help
Oak is a licensed gyoseishoshi (administrative scrivener) firm. We check eligibility before you spend time on an application, help set up the GビズID Prime account most programmes require, prepare and organise the supporting documents within the programme's rules, and handle the reporting that follows an award.