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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.
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.
No direct BEV purchase subsidies in place as of 2025. The government has expressed interest in future subsidies, but no concrete program exists yet.
BEVs pay lower registration tax rates (2–5%) compared to 8% for ICEs.
BEVs pay 0% annual road tax.Hybrids and PHEVs get up to 50% tax reduction.
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).
Free or discounted parking in some cities.Low-emission zones may favor BEVs (enabled by Air Protection Act).
Municipalities can implement low-emission zones and may introduce local parking privileges or charger support.
Government continues to invest in public charging infrastructure.
No VAT exemptions or deductions specific to BEVs.
New BIK tax relief (0.5%) effective from Jan 2025. Discussions continue on direct purchase grants and CO₂-based tax reform.
Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, SEVA, Municipal Authorities
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