The National Energy Control Agency of Tunisia announced on Friday, September 26, 2026, that it has accepted 23 applications from individual taxi owners to benefit from a 10,000 dinar grant to purchase electric taxis. This initiative is part of a pilot program aimed at supporting the adoption of electric mobility in Tunisia. The program was launched on August 20, 2026, and is designed to encourage the transition to electric transportation and reduce carbon emissions.
The pilot program is part of a larger project supported by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with the National Energy Control Agency and the Ministry of Environment. The project aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in Tunisia and reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels. To be eligible for the grant, applicants must hold a valid individual taxi license and operate within specific regions.
The National Energy Control Agency set several conditions for eligibility, including that applicants must be between 31 and 59 years old at the time of application and have a preliminary approval for bank financing or financial leasing. The agency also required applicants to demonstrate their ability to self-finance or obtain financing for the purchase of an electric taxi. This initiative is part of Tunisia's efforts to promote sustainable transportation and reduce its carbon footprint.
According to Abdelhamid Qanouni, Director of Energy Efficiency in the Transportation Sector at the National Energy Control Agency, the number of electric vehicles sold in Tunisia exceeded 1,100 during the first four months of 2026, compared to less than 600 vehicles sold throughout 2025. This represents a significant increase in the adoption of electric vehicles in Tunisia and demonstrates the country's commitment to reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
Tunisia has implemented several incentives to encourage the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles, including tax exemptions and financial grants. The country's finance law for 2026 aims to have 50,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030, with a network of 5,000 charging stations across the country. The government has also reduced taxes on electric vehicles, including a reduction in value-added tax from 19% to 7%.
In addition to tax incentives, Tunisia has introduced a national program to promote electric mobility, which includes a direct financial grant of 10,000 dinars for each electric vehicle purchased by public institutions, local authorities, and professionals, including individual taxi owners. The program aims to support the transition to electric transportation and reduce the country's carbon emissions.
The acceptance of 23 applications for the 10,000 dinar grant is a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation in Tunisia. The country's efforts to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles are expected to continue, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmentally friendly transportation options.
Key points
- Tunisia's National Energy Control Agency accepts 23 applications for a 10,000 dinar grant to purchase electric taxis.
- The program aims to promote the adoption of electric mobility in Tunisia and reduce carbon emissions.
- Tunisia aims to have 50,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030.
