Guaranteed demand for EU vehicle and battery manufacturers meeting the 70% EU ex-works content threshold (excluding battery) or the EU battery-cell content criterion, since only such vehicles qualify for publicly-supported purchase/lease schemes.
EU vehicle manufacturers and battery suppliers meeting Union-origin criteria are offered support, and this is not law yet.
Why it matters
This is a Commission proposal: it is not law yet, and it can change before it is.
- It is Art. 12; Art. 13; Annex III, Part II, in the Industrial Accelerator Act. as of 2026-08-17
- The act gives its timing as: From [6 months after entry into force]. as of 2026-08-17
- It names 2 industries by name: Automotive and Batteries and solar. as of 2026-08-17
- Compliance is checked by self-declaration, per scheme. as of 2026-08-17
The rule
Vehicle purchased under a support scheme established/updated after [6 months after entry into force]
Guaranteed demand for EU vehicle and battery manufacturers meeting the 70% EU ex-works content threshold (excluding battery) or the EU battery-cell content criterion, since only such vehicles qualify for publicly-supported purchase/lease schemes.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
(a) the ratio between the total ex-works price of vehicle components - excluding the vehicle battery - originating in the Union and the total ex-works price of all vehicle components – excluding the battery – is equal to or greater than 70%;
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