In Kagawa Prefecture, the picture for FY2026 (Reiwa 8) is: no prefectural purchase subsidy for individuals — you combine the national CEV subsidy with municipal top-ups. The unusual one is Marugame City, where the flow runs in reverse compared with other municipalities: you apply after purchase (within 3 months from the month after first registration, must arrive by the deadline). Takamatsu City has no vehicle subsidy — V2H equipment only — and among the islands, Tonosho Town (Shodoshima) is reported to offer 150,000 yen, the highest level in the prefecture. Here is how to combine the programs and avoid the application-flow traps.
Think of Kagawa's EV Subsidies as a "Two-Story" Structure
CEV subsidy (the main pillar)
A national subsidy available to both individuals and companies. In FY2026 it is the largest amount, with up to 1.3 million yen for EVs.
Marugame City is an "apply after purchase" type
Marugame City pays up to 50,000 yen, applied for after the fact within 3 months from the month after first registration. Takamatsu City has no vehicle subsidy.
No prefectural subsidy for individuals
The prefecture's official page only points to the national CEV subsidy and municipal programs. Individuals combine national and municipal support.
[National] CEV Subsidy FY2026 (the Main Pillar)
"Up to 1.3 million yen" is a cap. The actual amount is set per model based on the vehicle's environmental performance and other criteria. Applications close once the budget runs out, and subsidized vehicles carry a mandatory holding period of 4 years in principle — disposing of the car within that period may require repaying the subsidy. Check the exact amount for your model in the figures published by the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center.
For the full picture of the CEV subsidy and the situation nationwide, see our guide to EV subsidies in all 47 prefectures.
[Kagawa Prefecture] No Prefectural Subsidy for Individuals
Kagawa Prefecture's official page is structured to guide readers to the national CEV subsidy and municipal programs; there is no prefecture-run purchase subsidy for individuals. Individuals combine the national CEV subsidy (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs) with municipal programs.
[Municipalities] Marugame City: 50,000 Yen Applied for After Purchase; Tonosho Town Reported at 150,000 Yen
| Municipality | FY2026 status |
|---|---|
| Marugame City | Accepting applications: up to 50,000 yen for new EVs, PHVs, and FCVs. Apply after purchase, within 3 months from the month after first registration (must arrive by the deadline). Budget of 2.5 million yen (about 50 vehicles), first come first served |
| Tonosho Town (Shodoshima) | Reported at 150,000 yen for EVs, PHVs, and FCVs (per the prefecture's list; confirm the FY2026 program on the town's official site) |
| Takamatsu City | No vehicle purchase subsidy (V2H equipment subsidy only) |
Marugame City's "within 3 months after purchase" is a deadline that is easy to miss if you are used to apply-in-advance programs. Work backward from your delivery and registration dates and put it on your calendar.
Also Check EV Taxes (Automobile Tax Reductions)
Separate from subsidies, EVs are exempt from the automobile tax environmental performance levy (the FY2026 tax reform has also decided to abolish the levy itself), and the following year's automobile tax (type-based levy) is reduced by roughly 75% under the green tax special measure. For details, see EV taxes and the 2026 automobile tax reform.
Are Subsidies Taxable?
EV subsidies received by individuals are treated as occasional income (ichiji shotoku). Because there is a special deduction of 500,000 yen per year, no tax arises as long as your total occasional income for the year is 500,000 yen or less. Combining national and municipal subsidies usually stays within this limit, but be careful about the total in a year when you receive several large subsidies. Business use is treated differently — consult a tax accountant.
What to Do Today
What to do today
- Check the national CEV subsidy amount for your candidate model in the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center's list (the amount for your specific car, not the "up to 1.3 million yen" cap)
- Search your municipality's official website for its EV subsidy; for Marugame City, check the after-purchase deadline of 3 months from the month after registration, plus the remaining budget and application status
- Work backward from your delivery date to build an application schedule (check three things: registration date, application deadline, and budget exhaustion)
FAQ
Q. When should I apply for Marugame City's subsidy?
A. After purchase. Submit within 3 months from the month after first registration (must arrive by the deadline). It is not an apply-in-advance program, so do not forget to act after delivery. The budget covers about 50 vehicles, first come first served.
Q. I live in Takamatsu City. Is there a vehicle subsidy?
A. Takamatsu City has no subsidy for the vehicle itself, only for V2H equipment. The national CEV subsidy (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs) is your main pillar.
Q. Is a new prefectural subsidy planned?
A. As of August 2026, we have found no information about a new purchase subsidy for individuals in Kagawa Prefecture. Programs change by fiscal year, so we recommend checking the prefectural and municipal official websites at the start of the fiscal year (April).
Q. Should I apply for the national CEV subsidy even on its own?
A. Yes. The national CEV subsidy is the main source of money (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs, 580,000 yen for kei EVs) and can be used regardless of whether municipal subsidies exist. It closes once the budget runs out, so applying early is the safe move.
References (Sources)
Note: Subsidy amounts, requirements, and application status are as of August 2026. Programs may close early depending on budget consumption. Always check the latest information on each official website before applying.