Since January 1, there has been a registration tax on electric cars in the Netherlands. At the same time, growth in the commercial market is falling significantly, new figures from MultiTankcard show.
The Netherlands is facing major changes for electric cars. The country will introduce a registration tax on electric cars from 2025. At the same time, the subsidy that electric cars have received will disappear completely.
And this seems to have significantly dampened growth among business owners, where the appetite for electric cars has slowed down significantly.
It shows numbers from MultiTankcard .
Electric cars are currently struggling in many European markets. This is not the case in the Nordic countries, however. However, steps are now being taken in the Netherlands that could further affect sales.
The government has gradually reduced the subsidy for the purchase of electric cars. Right now, a subsidy of 2,950 euros is given for the purchase of a new electric car. This corresponds to approximately 22,000 Danish kroner.
But at the turn of the year, that subsidy is over in the Netherlands. In fact, it has completely disappeared.
At the same time, Dutch electric car owners will now have to pay to use the country's road network. The Netherlands has around 139,000 kilometers of paved roads. A periodic tax will be introduced for electric cars.
This will happen in 2025, when the tax rebate for electric cars will gradually disappear. Eventually, electric cars will be taxed in line with other cars.
Challenges for electric vehicles in the commercial market
Developments in the commercial market also give cause for concern for the electric car industry. Previously, it was company cars that pulled a large part of the load. This ensured an increasing share of electric cars in total new car sales.
But that trend seems to have broken. The growth in the number of electric cars on the commercial market has stalled.
This is according to figures from MultiTankcard, a company that offers charging and fuel cards. They experienced significant growth in the number of charging cards for electric cars last year.
The increase was a whopping 20 percent last year. But this year the picture looks completely different.
Growth has fallen dramatically to just 2 percent this year, indicating a clear slowdown in interest in electric cars among company drivers.
Skepticism among private car buyers
The declining interest is not only seen in the commercial market. Private car buyers in the Netherlands have also proven to be more skeptical of electric cars than expected.
Previous studies have shown disappointing demand among private individuals. A significant portion of current electric car owners were even considering switching back. They would choose a car with a combustion engine next time.
The upcoming tax changes in the Netherlands may reinforce this trend. When economic incentives disappear, the overall economics of electric cars become less attractive.
The European electric car market is facing challenges. Rising prices, uncertainty about charging options and now also changes in tax systems are affecting sales. The Netherlands is just one example of this development.
Developments are being closely followed in the automotive industry. Many are keeping an eye on how consumers and companies react to the changing conditions for electric cars.
The challenges for electric cars are not just a Dutch phenomenon. Here at Boosted.dk you can read more about the general trends in the electric car market.
We have, among other things, looked at how a truck brand like Scania is booming. But it is at the expense of electric cars, which the brand cannot sell at all. Read more about it here .
