In Toyama Prefecture, FY2026 (Reiwa 8) is the year the focus shifted from EVs to hydrogen (FCVs). The prefecture's 50,000-yen EV subsidy, which ran through FY2025 (Reiwa 7), closed in February, and no FY2026 (Reiwa 8) round has been confirmed (the program page has even been removed). Toyama City has no EV vehicle subsidy either — only an FCV subsidy capped at 500,000 yen. For EV buyers, the national CEV subsidy (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs) is the main pillar. Here is the current picture.
Think of Toyama'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.
Toyama City: FCV only, no EV subsidy
Toyama City has no EV vehicle subsidy — only an FCV adoption subsidy (capped at 500,000 yen). The shift to hydrogen is unmistakable.
The prefecture's 50,000-yen EV subsidy has ended; no FY2026 round confirmed
The prefecture's FY2025 EV subsidy (50,000 yen) closed in February 2026. No FY2026 round has been confirmed.
[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.
[Toyama Prefecture] The EV Subsidy Ended with FY2025 — No FY2026 Round Confirmed
Toyama Prefecture's "EV Adoption Support Subsidy" (a flat 50,000 yen for individuals) stopped accepting applications on February 27, 2026 (Reiwa 8), and the program page has been removed. As of August 2026, no FY2026 (Reiwa 8) round can be confirmed. The prefecture's current pages mainly point to the national subsidy, and the prefecture has shifted its focus to FCV (hydrogen) related support.
[Municipalities] Toyama City: FCV Subsidy Capped at 500,000 Yen Only, No EV Vehicle Subsidy
| Municipality | FY2026 status |
|---|---|
| Toyama City | No subsidy for EV vehicles themselves. Only an FCV adoption subsidy (capped at 500,000 yen) and a charging equipment subsidy (currently suspended) |
For EV buyers in Toyama, the national CEV subsidy (up to 1.3 million yen for EVs) and automobile tax reductions are effectively all there is. Since the possibility that the prefecture's EV subsidy returns later in FY2026 is not zero, it is worth checking the prefecture's official site once before a major purchase.
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; in Toyama, check mid-year whether the prefecture's EV subsidy has been revived, along with 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. Is Toyama Prefecture's 50,000-yen subsidy really gone?
A. The FY2025 (Reiwa 7) round closed on February 27, 2026, and as of August 2026 no FY2026 (Reiwa 8) round has been confirmed. A new program could still be launched mid-year, so check the prefecture's official site before you buy.
Q. Can Toyama City's FCV subsidy be used for an EV?
A. No. Toyama City's vehicle subsidy covers FCVs only (fuel cell vehicles, capped at 500,000 yen); EVs are not eligible. For EVs, the national CEV subsidy is the 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 Toyama 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.