Yesterday, the cabinet announced that the rates for tax additions for electric cars are becoming less favourable. From 1 January 2021, the percentage of the addition will increase from 8 to 12% and the value of the car to which this lower percentage applies will fall from €45,000 to €40,000. That is a step backwards in the transition to sustainable driving.
How much addition
8 percent addition for those who drive an electric car; in 2020 this will be the golden rule for (fully) green driving in the Netherlands. Since 2018, you pay 22% over the catalog value for semi-electric, petrol or diesel cars.
From 2026, this percentage will therefore apply to all cars with which more than 500 private kilometers are driven per calendar year. The aim of the government is to achieve more environmental benefits with the same costs. Making the addition percentages less dependent on CO2 is one of the means by which the government wants to achieve its goal. By 2026, the government wants to have achieved the set goals. The Car Letter Elaboration Act II has been amended as a result of the new Climate Agreement (28 June 2019).
Addition table 2021
| Addition overview 2021 | Without CO2 emissions | With CO2 emissions |
|---|---|---|
| Addition percentage | 12% | 22% |
| Addition cap* | €45,000 | na |
| Road tax | No | 100% |
| BPM | No | 100% |
Prevent addition
Do you not want to pay any addition at all? Then you must prove to the Tax and Customs Administration that you do not drive more than 500 private kilometers per year in your business car. Whether you drive a regular car or an electric one. You must keep a trip registration for this and submit this to the tax authorities as proof.