EV premium: SEK 1,300/mo off electric car leasing

<p>Sweden's new state <strong>EV premium</strong> makes private leasing of electric cars cheaper than ever. From <strong>March 18, 2026</strong>, qualifying households can receive up to <strong>SEK 1,300/month in subsidy</strong> — totalling up to SEK 46,800 over 36 months. The best part: the support applies to <strong>both purchases and private leasing</strong>.</p><h2>How cheap does it get — real deal examples</h2><p>We calculated how the premium affects the cheapest EVs in private leasing right now:</p><table><thead><tr><th>Car</th><th>Regular price</th><th>With premium</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Renault 5 E-Tech</strong></td><td>SEK 2,990/mo</td><td><strong>SEK 1,690/mo</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MG 4</strong></td><td>SEK 2,995/mo</td><td><strong>SEK 1,695/mo</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Citroën ë-C3 Aircross</strong></td><td>SEK 3,199/mo</td><td><strong>SEK 1,899/mo</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Opel Mokka Electric</strong></td><td>SEK 2,799/mo</td><td><strong>SEK 1,499/mo</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Citroën ë-C3</strong></td><td>SEK 3,399/mo</td><td><strong>SEK 2,099/mo</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><p>A brand-new EV for under SEK 1,700/month — cheaper than owning many used cars. Add home charging at around SEK 300–500/month and your total car cost is roughly SEK 2,000–2,200/month.</p><h2>Who qualifies for the EV premium?</h2><p>The premium targets households that meet <strong>all</strong> of the following requirements:</p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> You live in a rural area or an area with limited public transport</li><li><strong>Income:</strong> Household income is below 80% of the national average</li><li><strong>Car price:</strong> The car costs no more than SEK 450,000</li><li><strong>Powertrain:</strong> Pure electric only — plug-in hybrids do not qualify</li><li><strong>No prior EV:</strong> No one in the household has owned or leased an EV in the past year</li></ul><h2>Does it really work with private leasing?</h2><p><strong>Yes.</strong> Unlike the previous climate bonus system that only covered purchases, the EV premium explicitly applies to private leasing as well. The premium is paid out as a monthly support of SEK 1,300 directly to you — you pay the leasing fee as usual and receive the money in your account.</p><p>This means you can combine the premium with any private leasing deal, as long as the car is a pure EV priced at no more than SEK 450,000. Most budget EVs in private leasing qualify.</p><h2>How to apply</h2><p>Applications open <strong>March 18, 2026</strong> and are submitted digitally through <strong>Naturvårdsverket</strong> (the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency) using BankID. You'll need to:</p><ol><li>Verify that you meet all requirements (location, income, car type)</li><li>Sign your leasing agreement for a pure electric car</li><li>Log in to Naturvårdsverket's portal with BankID</li><li>Upload documentation showing your leasing agreement</li></ol><p>Support is granted on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early.</p><h2>Which cars qualify?</h2><p>Most EVs in private leasing priced under SEK 450,000 qualify. Here are some of the most popular options:</p><ul><li><strong>Opel Mokka Electric</strong> — SEK 2,799/mo → SEK 1,499 with premium</li><li><strong>Renault 5 E-Tech</strong> — SEK 2,990/mo → SEK 1,690 with premium</li><li><strong>MG 4</strong> — SEK 2,995/mo → SEK 1,695 with premium</li><li><strong>Citroën ë-C3 Aircross</strong> — SEK 3,199/mo → SEK 1,899 with premium</li><li><strong>MINI Cooper Electric</strong> — SEK 3,395/mo → SEK 2,095 with premium</li><li><strong>Renault 4 E-Tech</strong> — SEK 3,490/mo → SEK 2,190 with premium</li><li><strong>Nissan Micra Electric</strong> — SEK 3,595/mo → SEK 2,295 with premium</li></ul><p>More expensive EVs like the Tesla Model 3 (from SEK 4,995/mo) may also qualify — provided the car's list price does not exceed SEK 450,000.</p><h2>Summary</h2><p>The EV premium is the biggest news for EV leasing in Sweden in years. SEK 1,300/month in support means a brand-new electric car in private leasing can cost under SEK 1,700/month. Applications open March 18 at Naturvårdsverket.</p><p>Compare all <a href="https://www.privatleasa.se/bilar?fuel=electric">EV leasing deals</a> on privatleasa.se and find your next car.</p>