# German government announces $1.1 billion EV subsidies

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/german-government-announces-1-1-billion-ev-subsidies/6001>\
**Category:** EV Small Talk\
**Created:** [April 29, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/german-government-announces-1-1-billion-ev-subsidies/6001 "2016-04-29T22:49:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 29, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/german-government-announces-1-1-billion-ev-subsidies/6001/1 "2016-04-29T22:49:13Z")

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It seems that the German government has big plans for the electric vehicle market with the announcement of $1.1 billion of subsidies for the industry. Germany has been well known as a major car manufacturer and the government seems determined to ensure the German EV market is up there with the best in the longer term.