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What is Company Car Tax (Bijtelling) for Electric Vehicles?
Company car tax (bijtelling) is the tax you pay on a company car. Electric vehicles have more favorable rates in 2025 than petrol and diesel cars, allowing you to save significantly.
Electric Vehicles
17% tax up to €30,000 list price
22% tax above €30,000
Petrol/Diesel
22% tax on full list price
💡 <strong>Example:</strong> An electric car of €45,000 costs you approximately €8,500 per year in company car tax (€30,000 × 17% + €15,000 × 22%). A comparable petrol car costs €9,900 per year (€45,000 × 22%). That's a savings of €1,400 per year!
📊 Company Car Tax Rates 2025
Electric Vehicles
Up to €30,000 list price
Above €30,000 list price
Petrol/Diesel
All price ranges
Source: Dutch Tax Authority 2025
Company Car Tax Rates 2025
Electric vehicles benefit from reduced tax rates
Electric Vehicles
Up to €30,000 list price
At €30,000: €425/month
Above €30,000 list price
At €45,000: €825/month
Petrol/Diesel
All price ranges
No benefit
Source: Dutch Tax Authority 2025
💰 Compare EV vs Petrol
| Catalog Price | EV | Petrol | 💰 Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| €30,000 | €425 /mo | €550 /mo | €125 /mo |
| €40,000 | €608 /mo | €733 /mo | €125 /mo |
| €50,000 | €792 /mo | €917 /mo | €125 /mo |
💡 Savings range from €125 to €167 per month
📊 All calculations based on official Tax Authority rates 2025
Company Car Tax Comparison: EV vs Petrol/Diesel
See immediately how much you save monthly with an electric car
| Catalog Price | EV | Petrol | 💰 Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| €30,000 | €425 /mo | €550 /mo | €125 /mo |
| €40,000 | €608 /mo | €733 /mo | €125 /mo |
| €50,000 | €792 /mo | €917 /mo | €125 /mo |
💡 Savings range from €125 to €167 per month
📊 All calculations based on official Tax Authority rates 2025
🗺️ MRB Road Tax Electric Vehicle
Road tax (MRB) varies by province - now with 100% accurate weights. Electric vehicles receive 75% discount in 2025.
Example: BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2,085 kg)
Lowest: Groningen: €213/year
Highest: Zuid-Holland: €258/year
Difference: up to €45/year
MRB Road Tax Electric Vehicle 2025
Road tax (MRB) varies by province - now with 100% accurate weights. Electric vehicles receive 75% discount in 2025.
91/91 vehicles with RDW-verified weightsExample: BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2,085 kg)
Lowest: Groningen: €213/year
Highest: Zuid-Holland: €258/year
Difference: up to €45/year
Why Electric Company Cars Pay Off
Lower Company Car Tax
17-22% vs 22% for petrol/diesel
€3,696/year (at €40k)
No Road Tax
75% MRB discount in 2025 (25% rate), provincial opcenten apply
€600-800/year (weight-based)
No Purchase Tax
0% registration tax for EVs
€3,000-5,000 (one-time)
VAT Refund
21% VAT deductible on purchase and charging
€8,400 (21% of €40k)
❓ How Is Company Car Tax Calculated?
List Price
Manufacturer's recommended retail price at first registration
Determine Percentage
17% up to €30k, 22% above for EVs
Calculate Tax
List price × percentage = annual tax
Monthly Payment
Annual amount divided by 12 months
Tax = List Price × PercentageHow Is Company Car Tax Calculated?
List Price
Manufacturer's recommended retail price at first registration
Determine Percentage
17% up to €30k, 22% above for EVs
Calculate Tax
List price × percentage = annual tax
Monthly Payment
Annual amount divided by 12 months
Tax = List Price × PercentageFrequently Asked Questions About Company Car Tax
Company car tax is the tax you pay for private use of a company lease car. It's a percentage of the list price that's added to your income for tax purposes.
The government encourages electric driving with lower tax rates: 17% up to €30,000 and 22% above, versus 22% for all petrol/diesel vehicles.
The list price is the official recommended retail price of the car at first registration in the Netherlands, including VAT and BPM. It's stated in the vehicle registration certificate.
The reduced rates for EVs apply until at least 2030. The rates are evaluated annually by the government.
Each province adds a surcharge (opcenten) to the national MRB, varying from 63.7% (Groningen) to 98.5% (Zuid-Holland). For EVs in 2025, the calculation is: weight-based MRB × 25% discount factor × provincial multiplier. Example: Tesla Model 3 (1844kg) pays €163.70/year in Groningen.
Official Sources
Last verified: September 15, 2025