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The incentives and legislations section is updated for 2025, published on 18th April 2025, representing the situation as of that date. Major changes of incentives and polices are updated on a rolling basis from that date onwards.
Incentives and legislation that aim to increase uptake of alternative fuels vehicles and infrastructure.
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The Subsidy Scheme for Electric Passenger Cars for Private Individuals (SEPP) ended on 31 December 2024. No new purchase subsidies are available for private individuals in 2026.
In 2026, the fixed BPM fee for BEVs is adjusted for inflation (approx. €677), remaining distinct from the CO2-based tiers applied to ICE vehicles.
For 2026 through 2029, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) receive a 30% discount on the Motor Vehicle Tax (MRB), meaning owners pay 70% of the standard rate. This is an increase from the previously planned 25% discount
In 2025, 17% of the first €30,000 of a BEV's list price is subject to Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation, compared to 22% for ICE vehicles. This benefit will end after 2025.
As of January 1, 2025, standard battery-electric vans no longer qualify for the MIA tax deduction, having been removed from the Milieulijst. Exceptions apply only to hydrogen-powered or solar-integrated vehicles.
Subsidised advisory services are available for homeowners' associations (VvEs) seeking to install charging stations in apartment complexes. Many municipalities also offer free public charging point installations upon request.
While no nationwide financial benefits are available in 2025, many municipalities offer free public charging infrastructure upon request for BEV owners.
Several Dutch cities offer local incentives, including preferential parking access, low-emission zones, and grants for charging infrastructure. Details vary by municipality. See nederlandelektrisch.nl for updates.
From 2030, the Netherlands will replace the fixed-rate MRB system with a pay-per-use road pricing model, applicable to all vehicles including BEVs.
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (SEPP budget overview)RVO – Netherlands Enterprise AgencyDutch Tax AdministrationLocal Municipalities
Information sourced from Rijksoverheid.nl, RVO, Belastingdienst, ANWB.
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The Dutch government introduced incentives for EVs, including full exemptions from registration tax (BPM) and road tax (MRB).
The total exemption from registration tax (BPM) for corporate cars ended.
In December 2015, reduced registration fees for PHEVs triggered a surge in sales. From January 1, 2016, BEVs continued to pay a 4% BPM rate, while PHEVs with CO2 emissions ≤ 50 g/km saw their tax rate increase from 7% to 15%.
Changes in tax rules led to a 64% drop in PHEV sales in the first half of 2016, as many owners were found to rarely charge their vehicles. Incentives were refocused on BEVs to maximize environmental benefits.
The Netherlands launched the Subsidy Scheme for Electric Passenger Cars (SEPP) for individuals and the Subsidy Scheme for Electric Vans (SEBA).
Effective from July 1, 2020, private buyers could apply for subsidies through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
Subsidy amounts for new BEVs were planned to decrease over time:
Used BEVs were eligible for a €2,000 subsidy.
Eligibility criteria included a minimum range of 120 km and a list price between €12,000 and €45,000.
The BIK rate for privately used BEV company cars rose by 4 percentage points to 12%. The threshold for the reduced BIK rate decreased from €45,000 to €40,000, effective January 2021.
New electric passenger cars: €2,950 (total budget of €67 million). Used electric passenger cars: €2,000 (total budget of €32 million). The scheme maintained strict eligibility criteria, such as a minimum range of 120 km and a price cap of €45,000.
BEVs pay a flat BPM rate of €667 in 2025, significantly lower than rates for ICE vehicles.
BEVs pay a reduced road tax rate, with planned increases
BEVs benefit from a reduced BIK rate, set to end in 2026.
