Energy Efficiency Watch 2012). The Efficient Vehicle Incentives Programme, launched in 2012, facilitates the replacement of older, fuel-intensive vehicles with high efficiency models with lower consumptions and GHG emissions. A direct government aid of EUR 1,500 per vehicle is given for efficient vehicles whose before-VAT cost is EUR 25,000 or for electric, plug-in hybrids whose before-VAT cost is EUR 30,000.