What does an electric car cost per month?

Monthly costs of an electric car range between €400-€800, depending on the model and your driving pattern. This includes depreciation, taxes, insurance, energy costs and maintenance. Use our TCO calculator for an exact calculation based on your situation.

What are the total costs of an electric vehicle?

Total costs of an electric vehicle (TCO) include: purchase price, BPM (€0 for EVs), MRB road tax (75% discount), company car tax (17-22%), energy costs, maintenance, insurance and depreciation. Over 4 years, total costs typically amount to €20,000-€40,000.

Is an electric car cheaper than a petrol car?

Yes, over the total ownership period, electric cars are often cheaper. Lower energy costs (€0.05/km vs €0.12/km), no BPM, 75% MRB discount and favorable company car tax make EVs financially attractive. The higher purchase price is offset by lower operating costs.

What are the tax benefits of an electric vehicle?

Electric vehicles have three major tax benefits: 1) No BPM (€0 vs €500-€2,000 for petrol cars), 2) 75% discount on MRB road tax, 3) Lower company car tax (17% up to €30k vs 22% for petrol). For business users, this can save €1,000-€2,000 per year.

Electric Vehicle Costs

Discover all costs of an electric vehicle: from purchase price to monthly costs. Complete cost analysis with Dutch taxes and subsidies.

Tax rules current until: September 15, 2025

How do I calculate the costs of an electric car?

You calculate the costs of an electric car by determining the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This includes:

Purchase price including VAT and BPM
Depreciation over the ownership period
Energy costs (electricity per kWh)
Maintenance and repairs
Insurance and road tax (MRB)
Tax benefits (bijtelling, BPM exemption)

Use our TCO calculator below for a detailed calculation based on your situation.

1. Purchase Costs

List Price€25,000 - €80,000+

BTW (21%)Included

BPM€0

💡 Electric vehicles are BPM-free, which can save €500-€2,000 compared to petrol cars.

2. Taxes

MRB (per jaar)€100 - €400

Company Car Tax (business)17-22%

💡 75% discount on MRB and lower company car tax make EVs financially attractive for business users.

3. Energy Costs

Home charging€0.25-€0.35/kWh

Public charging€0.40-€0.60/kWh

Cost per km€0.04-€0.06

💡 Much cheaper than petrol (€0.12/km). Home charging is most cost-effective.

4. Maintenance & Insurance

Maintenance (per year)€300-€600

Insurance (per year)€600-€1.200

💡 Fewer moving parts = lower maintenance. Insurance comparable to petrol cars.

Monthly Cost Overview

Budget (€25k-€35k)

€400-€550

per month

Mid-range (€35k-€50k)

€550-€700

per month

Premium (€50k+)

€700-€1.000+

per month

Based on 15,000 km/year, 4 years ownership, including all costs. Use our calculator for an exact calculation.

Calculate Your Exact Electric Vehicle Costs

Our TCO calculator calculates all costs based on your specific situation: driving pattern, tax benefits, energy costs and more.