Gifu Prefecture's EV (electric vehicle) subsidies are characterized by one thing: they disappear in April. The prefecture has no subsidy for individuals (only charging-infrastructure support for businesses); among municipalities, Hida City's 200,000 yen program closed on April 16, and Kaizu City's 100,000 yen program has also ended. Gifu City has no subsidy at all. In other words, what you can actually use in the second half of fiscal 2026 is essentially the national CEV subsidy (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs) and automobile tax reductions. This article covers the full picture, including how to prepare for the "April-start dash" to secure a municipal slot next fiscal year.
Think of Gifu's EV Subsidies as a Two-Story Structure
CEV subsidy (the main pillar)
A national subsidy available to individuals and corporations alike. In fiscal 2026 it offers up to 1.3 million yen for EVs — the largest amount by far.
Hida City's 200,000 yen ended April 16
Hida City (200,000 yen; consent to supply power during disasters required) closed on April 16, and Kaizu City's 100,000 yen has also ended. Gifu City has no subsidy.
No prefectural subsidy for individuals
The prefecture only supports charging infrastructure (for businesses). There is no vehicle-purchase subsidy for individuals.
[National] CEV Subsidy for Fiscal 2026 (the Main Pillar)
"Up to 1.3 million yen" is a cap. The actual subsidy amount is set per model based on evaluations such as the vehicle's environmental performance. Applications close as soon as the budget runs out, and subsidized vehicles carry a mandatory holding period of, in principle, four years — disposing of the car within that period may require repayment. Check the exact subsidy amount for the car you are buying in the figures published by the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center.
For the full picture of the CEV subsidy and the situation nationwide, see our guide to EV subsidies in all 47 prefectures.
[Gifu Prefecture] No Prefectural Subsidy for Individuals
Gifu Prefecture has no EV purchase subsidy for individuals. What the prefecture runs is mainly business-oriented programs, such as support for destination-charging equipment. The standard approach for individuals is to combine the national CEV subsidy with municipal subsidies — but in Gifu, municipal slots tend to vanish extremely early in the fiscal year.
[Municipalities] Hida City Closed April 16, Kaizu City Has Ended, Gifu City Has None
| City | Status in fiscal 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hida City | 200,000 yen for EVs, 100,000 yen for PHEVs (coverage expanded from fiscal 2026 / Reiwa 8). A unique design that requires consent to help supply power to evacuation shelters and similar sites during disasters. Highly popular; applications closed on April 16, 2026 |
| Kaizu City | 100,000 yen for EVs and FCVs / 50,000 yen for PHEVs. Applications for fiscal 2026 (Reiwa 8) have already closed |
| Gifu City | No EV purchase subsidy for individuals could be confirmed |
Hida City's application window closed only about two weeks after opening. To use a municipal subsidy in Gifu, treat it as essential to finalize your model, quote, and paperwork during March and apply in the week of April 1.
Also Check the "Taxes" on EVs (Automobile Tax Reductions)
Separately from subsidies, EVs are exempt from the environmental performance levy of the automobile tax (the fiscal 2026 tax reform has decided to abolish the system itself), and the following year's automobile tax (type-based levy) is reduced by roughly 75% under the green tax special measure. See EV Taxes and the 2026 Automobile Tax Reform for details.
Are Subsidies Taxable?
EV subsidies received by individuals are treated as occasional income. Because occasional income carries a special deduction of 500,000 yen per year, no tax arises if your total occasional income for the year, including other occasional income, is 500,000 yen or less. National and municipal subsidies combined usually stay within this limit, but be careful about the total in a year when you receive several large subsidies. Business use is treated differently — consult a tax accountant or similar professional.
What to Do Today
What to do today
- Check the national CEV subsidy amount for your candidate models in the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center's list (the amount for your specific car, not "up to 1.3 million yen")
- Search your municipality's official website for "EV subsidy"; since municipal slots in Gifu disappear in April, check when to start preparing for next fiscal year, along with the remaining budget and application status
- Build your application schedule backward from the delivery date (check three things: registration date, application deadline, and budget exhaustion)
FAQ
Q. If I buy an EV in Gifu Prefecture now, which subsidies can I use?
A. As of the second half of fiscal 2026, the national CEV subsidy (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs) and automobile tax reductions are essentially all that remains. The Hida City and Kaizu City slots closed at the start of the fiscal year.
Q. What is Hida City's "disaster power-supply cooperation"?
A. Consenting to supply power from your EV at evacuation shelters and similar sites during disasters is a requirement of the subsidy. The program is designed to position EVs as local emergency power sources, and the same requirement is highly likely to apply next fiscal year as well.
Q. Is it true that Gifu City has no subsidy?
A. As of August 2026, no EV purchase subsidy for individuals has been confirmed in Gifu City. New programs can be introduced mid-year, so check the city's official website regularly.
Q. Any tips for securing a municipal slot next fiscal year?
A. Finalize your model and quote during March, and prepare a checklist of required documents (residence certificate, tax payment certificate, and so on) in advance. For slots that vanish in two weeks, like Hida City's, applying in the week of April 1 is effectively a requirement.
Reference Links (Sources)
Note: Subsidy amounts, requirements, and application status are as of August 2026. Programs may end early as budgets are used up. Always check the latest information on each official website before applying.