Nantou Encourages Replacement of Old Motorcycles with Electric Ones, Subsidies Up to NT$27,300

The Nantou County Government Environmental Protection Bureau reported that as of the end of last year, there were still 52,474 fuel-powered motorcycles manufactured before June 30, 2007, in the county. To improve air pollution, the county government has been actively promoting vehicle electrification in recent years. The Environmental Protection Bureau held a press conference today on subsidies for replacing old motorcycles and electric vehicle charging piles, urging motorcycle owners to replace high-mileage old motorcycles and to develop the habit of regular inspection and maintenance.

Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua said that this year, the scope of subsidies for replacing old motorcycles and enhancing electric vehicle charging services has been expanded, with the highest subsidy amount ever. She hopes that these substantial incentives will increase the public's willingness to replace and purchase new electric motorcycles, accelerating the elimination of high-polluting vehicles. In addition, subsidies are provided to create a friendly charging environment, increasing the number of electric vehicle charging piles in county parking lots and reducing range anxiety for car owners.

The Environmental Protection Bureau stated that this year, the county government's subsidy for replacing old motorcycles with electric ones has been increased to NT$16,000. Coupled with subsidies from the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Industrial Development Administration and the Ministry of Environment, the maximum subsidy can reach NT$27,300. If purchasing a new electric motorcycle, the Environmental Protection Bureau subsidizes NT$5,000, and with the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Industrial Development Administration subsidy, the maximum can reach NT$12,000. If only scrapping an old motorcycle, regardless of two-stroke or four-stroke, the Environmental Protection Bureau subsidizes NT$2,500, plus NT$300 from the Ministry of Environment, totaling a maximum of NT$2,800.

The Environmental Protection Bureau also launched a subsidy for the installation of AC slow charging piles for electric vehicles. Applications can be made this year for completed installations with invoices. Each charging pile receives a subsidy of NT$50,000, and each electricity address can apply for a maximum of three subsidies. Eligible applicants include public facility parking lots in the county, hotels, shopping malls, tourist factories, and scenic spots with consumer parking spaces. The total budget for the project is NT$900,000. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150407