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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Purchase subsidies

No national purchase subsidies are available in 2025. The SEPP (private BEV subsidy) and SEBA (commercial van subsidy) programmes have ended. However, the MIA scheme remains active for BEV vans, allowing up to 14% investment deduction for eligible businesses.

Registration tax benefits

BEVs are no longer exempt from the one-time BPM registration tax. In 2025, BEVs pay a flat BPM fee of €667, which remains significantly lower than for ICE vehicles.

Ownership tax benefits

BEVs are subject to 25% of the standard MRB (motor vehicle tax) in 2025. PHEVs emitting ≤50g CO₂/km pay 75%. These rates will increase gradually:

• 2026–2029: 75%
• From 2030: 100%

This structure applies to both passenger cars and vans.

 

Company tax benefits

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. MIA and Vamil investment schemes remain available for BEV vans and FCEVs, but not for BEV passenger cars.

AF Infrastructure Incentives

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.

Other financial benefits

While no nationwide financial benefits are available in 2025, many municipalities offer free public charging infrastructure upon request for BEV owners.

Local incentives

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.

Announced Policy Changes (Effective Later in 2025 and After)

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.

Institutions Involved in Incentives

Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (SEPP budget overview)RVO – Netherlands Enterprise AgencyDutch Tax AdministrationLocal Municipalities

Sources

Information sourced from Rijksoverheid.nl, RVO, Belastingdienst, ANWB.