The benefits in 2026
- Bijtelling 18% on the first € 30.000 of list price (22% above that), for cars first registered in 2026.
- 30% discount on road tax for electric passenger cars.
- Low cost per kilometre, especially if you charge at home or at work.
- Electric vans are exempt from bpm (purchase tax) in 2026 and qualify for the KIA.
What to look out for
- Residual value: electric cars sometimes lose value faster. Don't choose too high a balloon payment.
- Charging: a charging point at home or at work is often tax-deductible for your business.
- Used car: a 2 to 3 year old electric car is often much cheaper. Check the battery warranty.
Calculate your company-car tax (bijtelling)
Bijtelling and road tax at a glance
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bijtelling new EV | 18% up to € 30.000 | 20% up to € 30.000 | 22% |
| Road tax | 30% discount | 30% discount | 30% discount |
| Electric van, road tax | no discount | no discount | no discount |
More details: bijtelling electric car · road tax electric car · bijtelling 2027.
What does an electric car cost per month?
| Car | Instalment (60 mo) | Road tax p/m | Bijtelling p/m gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia EV3, € 38.000 | € 602 | € 73 | € 597 |
| Volkswagen ID.4, € 45.000 | € 713 | € 98 | € 725 |
| Tesla Model Y, € 48.000 | € 761 | € 92 | € 780 |
| BMW i4, € 60.000 | € 951 | € 98 | € 1.000 |
Indicative: VAT car, 10% balloon payment, 8,5% interest, road tax Utrecht 2026, first registered 2026.
Second-hand electric
An electric used car a few years old is often much cheaper. It keeps the bijtelling percentage of its year: a car from 2023 runs at 16% until 2028. Do have the battery checked with an SoH report (state of health). Bijtelling on a second-hand car.
Charging
A charging point at your business or at home can often be financed too or depreciated as a business asset. Charging at home for business can be reimbursed tax-free at actual cost.
From application to keys
- Application (2 minutes). Enter your business, your contact details and the vehicle. Haven't chosen a car yet? You can add it later.
- Proposal. We submit your application to the lender that best suits your situation and send you a proposal with the interest rate, monthly instalment and balloon payment.
- Documents. Usually an ID, a KvK extract and a few bank statements. You upload them securely on your personal status page.
- Sign digitally. Once approved, you sign the contract online.
- Payout and collection. The lender pays the seller directly. You collect the car.