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range and electricity price which is occasionally higher than gas. In order to increase interest in green cars the Slovak Ministry of Economy allocated EUR 5.2 million (USD 5.95 million) to support electric and hybrid car purchases till June 2018. The Ministry’s new action plan for the development of electromobility in Slovakia proposes 16 measures (e.g. distinguished plates for electric vehicles - as of May 1, 2019 special green color; low-emission zones and bus lanes entry; adaptation of electrotechnical qualification for the production and servicing of electric vehicles; building charging infrastructure in new parking spaces & installation of charging stations in state-owned car parks – allocated EUR 1 million (USD 1.145 million), both municipalities and private companies will be able to claim reimbursements up to the specified amount. By 2020 the Ministry wants 150 fast charging stations over 22 kW and 600 for "medium-speed" charging up to 22 kW with the aim to double this number by 2025.); accelerated depreciation of electric vehicles (from four years to two years); depreciation for electric charging stations (not depreciable under current legislation); support for battery R&D and production, etc.) to be yet approved by government in January 2019.
Heavy Duty Market
Slovakia, likewise other European economies continues to perform well, leading to strong transport activity and truck demand. ČESMAD Slovakia, the most important professional interest group in Slovakia focused on road transport has more than 1,000 members - international and domestic road transport operators covering about 50 percent of the transport capacity of the Slovak Republic.
Till November 2018 there were 100,487 registered cars in M1 (92,115) +N1 (8,372) categories. The TOP 5 brands in M1 category were Skoda (18,368), Volkswagen (8,137), Hyundai (7,091), KIA (6,513) and Peugeot (5,845) while the TOP 5 in N1 category were Fiat (1,778), Peugeot (1,273), Renault (1,148), Citroen (971) and Opel (816).
Top Brands in M1 category FY 2017 were Skoda, Volkswagen, Hyundai, KIA and Peugeot.
Top Brands in N1 category FY 2017 were Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, Renault and Volkswagen.
Specialty Equipment Market
In Slovakia all vehicle customizing/modification must adhere to Act No. 725/2004 Coll. “On the conditions for the operation of vehicles in traffic on the road”. Minor variations must be conducted with original parts or authorized replacements (as per certificate of evidence, in specific cases as per additional TÜV or Dekra certificates).
Greater variations listed in Paragraph 17 (e.g. dimension, weight, drive, installation of gas equipment) are defined as redevelopment and need permission from the District Authority. Once performed the
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