SMAT: Electric scooter subsidy program in six major cities, featuring four key highlights
The Taiwan Smart Mobility Association (SMAT) recently stated that six major municipalities have announced electric scooter subsidy programs featuring four key highlights, including increased subsidy amounts, more diverse incentive programs, more direct cost support, and newly introduced sales incentives（Photo／SMAT）
The Taiwan Smart Mobility Association (SMAT) said local governments are accelerating transport electrification this year, with the six major municipalities expanding subsidies for electric scooters. SMAT identified four key highlights: higher subsidy amounts, more diverse incentive programs, more direct cost support, and newly introduced sales incentives.
Taipei’s Department of Environmental Protection announced on April 2 that purchase and replacement subsidies will continue, while New Taipei, Taoyuan, and other cities have also launched similar programs.
SMAT noted that increased subsidy levels are a major driver, with additional amounts exceeding NT$10,000, significantly higher than in 2025. Programs have also become more diverse and inclusive, tailored to local needs.
Cost subsidies are now more direct, including battery support in Taipei up to NT$8,000 and monthly fee subsidies in Tainan and Kaohsiung. Taoyuan has also introduced a NT$500 incentive per unit for sellers.
SMAT emphasized that stable, long-term policies are essential to encourage adoption of electric vehicles and advance low-carbon mobility in Taiwan.
This article is used with permission from the Central News Agency (CNA).
