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The document states that, starting from January 1, 2025, hydrogen refueling stations included in the city's overall plan and put into operation will receive a subsidy of 30% of the actual construction investment (excluding land costs) for the investment entity, with a maximum subsidy amount of 3 million yuan per station.
Starting from January 1, 2025, operational subsidies for hydrogen refueling stations will continue. For stations where the terminal selling price of hydrogen does not exceed 25 yuan/kg, an operational subsidy of 30 yuan/kg will be provided based on the annual cumulative hydrogen refueling volume, with a maximum subsidy of 3 million yuan per station.
For new hydrogen fuel cell car models with domestic sales reaching 50 units or more in 2025, a one-time new product development reward of 2 million yuan will be granted per model, with a maximum annual reward of 6 million yuan per enterprise.
Meanwhile, relevant district and county economic and information departments are encouraged to explore business models, formulate special policies to support the promotion and application of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and strongly support related enterprises in establishing financial leasing platform companies to promote large-scale demonstration applications of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
The policies are as follows:
Notice of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau, and the Chongqing Municipal Finance Bureau on Issuing the "Policies and Measures for Supporting the Promotion and Application of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles in Chongqing in 2025"
Yu Jing Xin Gui Fan [2025] No. 5
To All Relevant Units:
The "Policies and Measures for Supporting the Promotion and Application of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles in Chongqing in 2025" are hereby issued to you. Please implement them conscientiously.
Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology
Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau
Chongqing Municipal Finance Bureau
Aug 22, 2025
(This document is publicly released)
Policies and Measures for Supporting the Promotion and Application of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles in Chongqing in 2025
To implement the spirit of documents such as the "Medium and Long-Term Plan for the Development of the Hydrogen Energy Industry (2021–2035)" and the "Chongqing Development Plan for Building a World-Class Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry Cluster (2022–2030)" (Yu Fu Fa [2022] No. 38), accelerate the demonstration and application of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, promote the development of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle industry, continuously cultivate new growth momentum, and assist our city in building a world-class intelligent connected new energy vehicle industry cluster, the following policies and measures are formulated.
I. Providing Construction Subsidies for Hydrogen Refueling Stations
Starting from January 1, 2025, hydrogen refueling stations included in the city's overall plan and put into operation will receive a subsidy of 30% of the actual construction investment (excluding land costs) for the investment entity, with a maximum subsidy amount of 3 million yuan per station. (Responsible Units: Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Municipal Finance Bureau)
II. Provision of Operating Subsidies for Hydrogen Refueling Stations
Effective January 1, 2025, operating subsidies for hydrogen refueling stations will continue to be provided. For stations where the terminal selling price of hydrogen does not exceed 25 yuan/kg, an operating subsidy of 30 yuan/kg will be granted based on the annual cumulative refueling volume, with a maximum subsidy of 3 million yuan per station. (Responsible Units: Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Municipal Finance Bureau)
III. Provision of R&D Incentives for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
For new car models of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles achieving domestic sales of 50 units or more in 2025, a one-time new product development incentive of 2 million yuan will be provided per model. The maximum annual incentive per enterprise shall not exceed 6 million yuan. (Responsible Units: Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Municipal Finance Bureau)
IV. Provision of Traffic Convenience Support
Medium-sized vans, medium-sized enclosed trucks, and light hydrogen fuel cell trucks displaying new energy license plates are exempt from urban truck traffic restrictions. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles displaying new energy license plates are exempt from the peak-period bridge and tunnel traffic restrictions in the central urban area. (Responsible Units: Municipal Public Security Bureau)
V. Vigorously Innovating Business Models
Relevant district and county economic and information departments are encouraged to intensify exploration of business models, formulate specialized policies supporting the promotion and application of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and strongly support related enterprises in establishing financial leasing platform companies to drive large-scale demonstration applications of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. (Responsible Units: Relevant District and County Economic and Information Departments)
The above policy measures will take effect 30 days after the date of issuance. Methods for applying for relevant subsidies will be notified separately. If subsequent national policies are issued, they shall be followed accordingly.
The notice "Chongqing Municipality 2024 Policy Measures for Supporting the Promotion and Application of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles" (Yu Jingxin Guifan [2024] No. 16) jointly issued by the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau, and Chongqing Municipal Finance Bureau is simultaneously repealed.
Source: Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization
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