For fiscal year 2026 (Reiwa 8), Miyazaki Prefecture is among the least generous in Japan when it comes to EV subsidies for individuals. The prefecture's decarbonization subsidy (Hinata Zero Carbon) covers solar panels, water heaters, and the like, and explicitly excludes EVs and V2H. No subsidy from Miyazaki City could be confirmed either, and Kushima City's 200,000 yen program remains at FY2025 (Reiwa 7) information. For the vehicle itself, the national CEV subsidy (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs) is effectively all there is. Here is the practical picture.
Think of Miyazaki's EV Subsidies as a Two-Story Structure
CEV subsidy (the main player)
A national subsidy available to both individuals and corporations. The FY2025 supplementary-budget round (registrations from April 2026) offers the largest amounts, such as up to 1.3 million yen for EVs.
Miyazaki City unconfirmed; check with Kushima City
No vehicle subsidy could be confirmed for Miyazaki City. Kushima City's 200,000 yen plus 100,000 yen for charging equipment is FY2025 (Reiwa 7) information; confirm for Reiwa 8.
The prefectural decarbonization subsidy excludes EVs
The Hinata Zero Carbon Acceleration Program covers solar panels, storage batteries, water heaters, etc., and officially states that EVs and V2H are not eligible.
[National] CEV Subsidy under the FY2025 Supplementary Budget (registrations from April 2026; the main pillar)
"Up to 1.3 million yen" is a cap. The actual subsidy is set per model based on evaluations such as the vehicle's environmental performance. Applications close once the budget runs out. On September 4 the secretariat announced that it expects to stop accepting applications around early to late December 2026 (applications are taken in order of arrival, and intake ends the day before the budget is reached; secretariat notice, PDF, in Japanese). Subsidized vehicles carry a mandatory holding period of, in principle, 4 years; selling within that period may require repayment. Check the published amount for your specific vehicle on the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center's list.
For the full picture of the CEV subsidy and the nationwide situation, see our guide to EV subsidies in all 47 prefectures.
[Miyazaki Prefecture] The Prefectural Decarbonization Subsidy Explicitly Excludes EVs
Miyazaki Prefecture's decarbonization subsidy for Reiwa 8, the "Hinata Zero Carbon Acceleration Program Subsidy," covers solar panels, storage batteries, high-efficiency water heaters, insulation retrofits, and the like, and officially states that EVs and V2H are not eligible. The past EV subsidy for businesses also could not be confirmed as running in Reiwa 8.
[Municipalities] Miyazaki City Unconfirmed; Kushima City Is FY2025 (Reiwa 7) Information
| City | Status for FY2026 |
|---|---|
| Miyazaki City | An EV purchase subsidy for individuals could not be confirmed |
| Kushima City | There is a program of up to 200,000 yen for EVs plus up to 100,000 yen for charging equipment, but the only official confirmation is FY2025 (Reiwa 7) information. Including requirements such as pre-application before ordering and at least 1 year of resident registration, check with the city for FY2026 |
The practical approach in Miyazaki is to reliably secure the national CEV subsidy plus the automobile tax reductions. The national subsidy ends once the budget runs out, so apply early once you decide to buy.
Also Check the EV "Taxes" (Automobile Tax Reductions)
Separately from subsidies, the environmental performance levy of the automobile tax was abolished on March 31, 2026, and it is not charged on vehicles acquired on or after April 1, 2026 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Taxation, in Japanese). For EVs, the following year's automobile tax (type-based levy) is reduced by roughly 75% under the Green Taxation Special Measure. For details, see EV taxes and the 2026 automobile tax reform.
Are Subsidies Taxable?
EV subsidies received by individuals are treated as occasional income (ichiji shotoku). Because there is a special deduction of 500,000 yen per year, no tax arises if your total occasional income for the year, including other items, stays within 500,000 yen. Even combining national and municipal subsidies usually stays within this, but be careful about the total in a year when you receive multiple large subsidies. Business use is treated differently, so consult a tax accountant or similar professional.
Summary
- Miyazaki Prefecture's "Hinata Zero Carbon Acceleration Project Subsidy" officially states that EVs and V2H systems are excluded.
- No individual EV purchase subsidy could be confirmed for Miyazaki City; for the vehicle itself, the national CEV subsidy (up to ¥1.3 million for EVs) is effectively the only option.
- Kushima City has a program offering up to ¥200,000 for EVs and similar vehicles plus up to ¥100,000 for charging equipment, but the information confirmed is from FY2025 (Reiwa 7).
- The national subsidy ends as soon as the budget runs out; applications are expected to close sometime from early to late December 2026 (Reiwa 8).
- The automobile tax's environmental performance levy was abolished as of March 31, 2026 (Reiwa 8). EVs get roughly a 75% reduction on the following year's vehicle type levy.
References (Sources)
* Subsidy amounts, requirements, and application status are as of August 2026. Programs may end early depending on budget consumption. Always check the latest information on each official website before applying.
