• Taiwan launched a vehicle replacement program in 2022 to replace combustion scooters and cars with EVs. • Over 124,000 old vehicles have been matched, cutting CO₂ emissions by 529,000 metric tons by 2025. • Incentives range from NT$5,000 for scooters to NT$16,000 for diesel trucks, roughly US$500. • New electric scooters cost under NT$30,000 (~US$1,000), making the switch economically attractive. • The policy is nationwide, supported by local governments like Tainan and Kaohsiung, and linked to GHG offset programs. • Taiwan’s dense scooter culture and advanced charging network amplify the impact of the incentive scheme.
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- Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has launched a nationwide “vehicle replacement and matching” program that pays citizens to scrap older combustion‑engine scooters and cars for electric alternatives. Since 2022, the scheme has matched 124,798 vehicles, reportedly cutting 529,212 metric tons of CO₂ by the end of 2025. Incentives vary by vehicle type, with the highest rewards-up to NT$16,000 (≈US $500)-for diesel trucks and lower amounts for scooters. The policy is supported by local governments and green‑gas offset developers, leveraging Taiwan’s established electric‑scooter infrastructure from companies such as Gogoro and KYMCO. The initiative aims to modernise the island’s dominant two‑wheel transport sector and reduce emissions.
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