Car incentives 2024: bonus for LPG and methane systems
According to the Prime Ministerial Decree published in the Official Journal on 25 May, the 2024 car incentives include economic bonuses for those who wish to install LPG or methane fuel systems on their vehicle. The “retrofit bonus” will start on June 19th at 10.00 am, when it will be possible to register through the reseller area. The start date for booking contributions will be communicated later.
How LPG and CNG Incentives Work
Unlike the incentives for the purchase of new cars, to obtain the incentives for switching to LPG or methane it is not necessary to scrap an old vehicle and the ISEE is not taken into account. The retrofit ecobonus has a fund of 9,992,463.21 euros and provides the following discounts:
- 800 euros for the switch to methane
- 400 euros for the switch to LPG
To benefit from the incentives, the vehicle must be of category M1, with an emissions class no lower than Euro 4, and must not already be fueled by LPG or methane. The discount is valid for the first installation only.
Motorists do not have to carry out any particular procedures: just contact an accredited installer to obtain the discount directly on the invoice. The installer will request the refund via the dedicated portal.
Conversion to LPG and CNG: Procedure and Costs
Converting your car to LPG or methane is simple and takes a few days. In Italy, numerous specialized workshops offer this service, but it is only possible on petrol cars.
Installation Procedure
- Loading space: The LPG or methane tank takes up space in the trunk.
- Total mass: Adding the tank increases the weight of the car, potentially reducing the number of passenger seats.
Parking lots
- Methane cars: No restrictions.
- LPG cars: They can park in the basement only up to the -1 floor, respecting the ECE/ONU 67-01 standard.
Installation Costs
- Methane system: Up to 3,000 euros, due to the tanks working at 200 bar.
- LPG system: Around 1,500 euros, but can exceed 2,000 euros for medium/large cars.
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