VDIK: applications for environmental bonus reach new peak in September 2017

Bad Homburg. The monthly number of applications for the environmental bonus for the promotion of electric vehicles has reached its highest level to date in September. The monthly application volume for the environmental bonus has steadily increased and has doubled with 3,626 applications in September 2017 compared to January.

Overall, the number of applications submitted for the environmental bonus has tripled from 10,835 at the end of January 2017 to 33,660 by the end of September 2017.

VDIK President Reinhard Zirpel: “The figures clearly show that the funding measures for electric mobility, especially the environmental bonus, are received well by the customers. We are on a very positive course, which is supported by VDIK members’ wide range of models and makes a significant contribution to improving air quality. “