Subsidies are intended to ease the entry of Leipzig's taxi companies into electric taxis.

The city financially supports businesses in purchasing an electric vehicle and thereby aims to assess cost-effectiveness and acceptance.

Stock image: The city of Leipzig aims to specifically support taxi companies in entering electric mobility and is providing funding for this. | Photo: AI-generated
Stock image: The city of Leipzig aims to specifically support taxi companies in entering electric mobility and is providing funding for this. | Photo: AI-generated

The city of Leipzig has included taxi companies in the municipal SME support program and, for the first time, is supporting targeted investments in battery-electric taxis. According to the city, companies can receive a subsidy of up to 2,500 euros for the purchase of a pure electric vehicle.

Per company, the funding is limited to one vehicle. According to the announcement, the aim is to give as many companies as possible the opportunity to test electric mobility in day-to-day taxi operation and to gain their own experiences. For 2026, up to a total of 25,000 euros are earmarked for the new funding line.

Modernisation of the taxi fleet

With the funding offer, Leipzig aims to advance the gradual modernization of the city's taxi fleet. At the same time, noise and exhaust emissions in the city area should be reduced. The city sees taxis as an important component of public passenger transport and wants to strengthen their competitiveness in view of rising costs and increasing competition.

Participation conditions clearly defined

Eligible applicants are taxi companies based in Leipzig or with an independent establishment in Leipzig. Funding is exclusively for the purchase of a pure battery-electric vehicle within the meaning of the Electric Mobility Act. The funds come from the SME Promotion Program of the Office for Economic Promotion. (Source: City of Leipzig)

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