If you are buying an EV in Yamanashi Prefecture, the picture for FY2026 (Reiwa 8) is: no prefectural purchase subsidy for individuals — you combine the national CEV subsidy (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs) with municipal top-ups such as Kofu City's. Kofu City takes a renewable-energy-focused approach: 50,000 yen for an EV, rising to 100,000 yen if you install V2H and solar power at the same time. Fujikawa Town offers 100,000 yen, and Koshu City 50,000 yen (budget nearly exhausted). Here is how to put the pieces together.
Update (September 20, 2026): Kofu City closed its EV subsidy after reaching its budget cap (the city page is dated September 15, 2026). Fujikawa Town (100,000 yen) and Koshu City (50,000 yen) are the remaining options.
Think of Yamanashi's EV Subsidies as a "Two-Story" Structure
CEV subsidy (the main pillar)
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.
Kofu City's "EV x renewables" design
Kofu City pays 50,000 yen for an EV, 50,000 yen for V2H, and 100,000 yen for V2H plus solar installed together. Fujikawa Town 100,000 yen; Koshu City 50,000 yen (nearly exhausted).
No prefectural subsidy for individuals
The prefecture only runs a rapid-charging infrastructure subsidy (for businesses). Individuals combine the national and municipal programs.
[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 amount is set per model based on the vehicle's environmental performance and other criteria. 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 4 years in principle — disposing of the car within that period may require repaying the subsidy. Check the exact amount for your model 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.
[Yamanashi Prefecture] No Prefectural Subsidy for Individuals
In FY2026 (Reiwa 8), the only program Yamanashi Prefecture runs is a rapid-charging infrastructure subsidy for businesses (up to 2.2 million yen); there is no vehicle purchase subsidy for individuals. The standard approach for individuals is to combine the national CEV subsidy with municipal programs.
[Municipalities] Kofu City Rewards V2H + Solar Sets; Fujikawa Town Pays 100,000 Yen
| Municipality | FY2026 status |
|---|---|
| Kofu City | Closed in September 2026 (budget cap reached; city page states "as of September 15, 2026"). Originally: 50,000 yen for an EV (new vehicles, CEV-eligible models, leases excluded, apply within 3 months of new vehicle registration). 50,000 yen for V2H, and 100,000 yen if V2H and solar power are installed at the same time |
| Fujikawa Town | Up to 100,000 yen for a new EV (one vehicle per household). Applications accepted until March 10, 2027 |
| Koshu City | 50,000 yen for an EV. Officially stated that the budget is nearly exhausted |
Kofu City's application deadline (within 3 months of registration) is short, so act promptly once your car is delivered.
Also Check EV Taxes (Automobile Tax Reductions)
Separate 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 tax 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 as long as your total occasional income for the year is 500,000 yen or less. Combining national and municipal subsidies usually stays 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.
FAQ
Q. Should I apply for the national CEV subsidy even on its own?
A. Yes. The national CEV subsidy is the main source of money (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs, 580,000 yen for kei EVs) and can be used regardless of whether municipal subsidies exist. Applications close once the budget runs out, and on September 4 the secretariat said it expects intake to end around early to late December 2026. Applying early is the safe move.
Summary
- The prefecture has no purchase subsidy for individuals. Combine the national CEV subsidy (up to ¥1.3 million for EVs) with municipal top-ups.
- The CEV subsidy is expected to close sometime from early to late December 2026 (Reiwa 8), with a general four-year ownership requirement.
- As of September 15, 2026, Kofu City had reached its budget cap and closed applications.
- What remains is Fujikawa Town's subsidy of up to ¥100,000 (until March 10, 2027) and Koshu City's ¥50,000 (with little budget left).
- The environmental performance levy was abolished as of March 31, 2026 (Reiwa 8). Subsidies count as occasional income, so they are not taxed if within the ¥500,000 annual special deduction.
References (Sources)
Note: Subsidy amounts, requirements, and application status are as of August 2026. Programs may close early depending on budget consumption. Always check the latest information on each official website before applying.
