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Incentives and Legislation

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.

If you know of other national or local incentives that should be included in this section, please send us an email, or use the button on the right, and let us know. We review the proposed changes and implement the updates on a short notice. 

Purchase subsidies

No direct BEV purchase subsidies in place as of 2025. The government has expressed interest in future subsidies, but no concrete program exists yet.

Registration tax benefits

BEVs pay lower registration tax rates (2–5%) compared to 8% for ICEs.

Ownership tax benefits

BEVs pay 0% annual road tax.Hybrids and PHEVs get up to 50% tax reduction.

Company Tax Benefits

From 1 January 2025, the benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax for employees using BEVs for private purposes is reduced from 1% to 0.5% of vehicle value/month. Charging at home for company BEVs is tax-deductible and reimbursable tax-free under certain conditions. BEVs remain in accelerated depreciation group “0” (2 years).

Other financial benefits

Free or discounted parking in some cities.Low-emission zones may favor BEVs (enabled by Air Protection Act).

Local incentives

Municipalities can implement low-emission zones and may introduce local parking privileges or charger support.

AF infrastructure incentives

Government continues to invest in public charging infrastructure.

VAT Benefits

No VAT exemptions or deductions specific to BEVs.

Announced policy changes (effective later in 2025 and after)

New BIK tax relief (0.5%) effective from Jan 2025.
Discussions continue on direct purchase grants and CO₂-based tax reform.

Institutions Involved in Incentives

Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, SEVA, Municipal Authorities

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