China News Service, November 28. According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) on the 28th, in order to increase the market share of electric vehicles, the Japanese government intends to double the subsidy for people who purchase new electric vehicles from the spring of 2022, the highest subsidy The amount can reach 800,000 yen (approximately RMB 45,000).

In order to increase the market share of electric vehicles, the Japanese government intends to double the subsidy for people who purchase new electric vehicles from the spring of 2022. The maximum subsidy can reach 800,000 yen (approximately RMB 45,000).

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  According to reports, if people buy a new electric vehicle (EV), they can get twice the current subsidy, up to 800,000 yen; if they buy a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), they can get more than the current subsidy. A subsidy of 2.5 times, up to 500,000 yen.

  In addition, new buyers can also receive a subsidy of up to 500,000 yen for the "light electric vehicles" planned to be produced by various car manufacturers.

  According to reports, the Japanese government has included relevant subsidies into the 2021 supplementary budget.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan stated that as long as the supplementary budget is passed smoothly, it is expected that relevant subsidy measures will be implemented starting in the spring of 2022.

  According to reports, in Japan's total new car sales in 2020, electric vehicles account for less than 1%.

The report pointed out that the Japanese government hopes to promote the electrification of vehicles by doubling the subsidy.