Electric leasing

What are the conditions for leasing an electric car?

  • Do I have to pay road tax for my electric car from 2025?

    The road tax (also called motorrijtuigenbelasting or mrb in Dutch) is a tax that almost every car owner in the Netherlands has to pay.

    Road tax for electric cars from 2025

    In 2025, you will receive a 75% discount. That means you only pay 25% of the regular road tax rate (the so-called "quarter rate"). The Dutch government plans to gradually phase out the discount for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles between 2026 and 2030.

    Electric vehicles (EV)
    In 2025, EVs get a 75% discount.
    From 2026 to 2029, the discount will be 25%.
    After that, starting in 2030, the full rate will apply (as things stand now).

    Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
    In 2025, PHEVs still get a 25% discount.
    From January 1, 2026, the full road tax rate will apply.

    What does this mean for your lease price?

    This change will affect your monthly lease fee. From 2026 onwards, expect an average increase of €25 to €60 per month, depending on the weight of the car.

    Want the latest updates?

    Visit rijksoverheid.nl and check the page about motorrijtuigenbelasting for the most up-to-date information.

  • What is road tax (HSB or MRB)?

    If a vehicle is registered in your name, you are required to pay road tax. In the Netherlands, this is known as houderschapsbelasting (HSB) or motorrijtuigenbelasting (MRB). This tax helps the government maintain public roads.

    As soon as the car is used on public roads, road tax must be paid. This is already included in your monthly lease price.

    Questions?

    Email us: sales@directleaseprivate.nl
    Call us: 0541 571 760

  • Does a change in road tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting) affect your monthly lease price?

    Yes, it can. Every year on 1 January, the road tax rates may be adjusted. This is based on inflation correction and decisions made by the national and provincial governments. Provinces can add their own surcharge, called opcenten.

    As a result, your monthly lease price may change once a year. Unfortunately, we have no control over this.

    What affects the amount of road tax you pay?

    1. National and provincial politics.
      Each province adds its own surcharge on top of the national road tax. This means the final rate differs per province.

    2. CO₂ emissions.
      Cars that emit more CO₂ are taxed more.

    3. Fuel type.
      Electric cars pay the lowest road tax. Then come petrol, LPG and natural gas, followed by diesel. The highest rates apply to older LPG systems and some alternative fuels.

    4. Empty weight of the car.
      This is the weight of the car without passengers or luggage. You can find it in the vehicle registration under ‘massa ledig voertuig’.

    Want to know more about road tax for electric vehicles? Check the FAQ: Do I have to pay road tax for my electric car from 2025?

    Questions?

    Email us: sales@directleaseprivate.nl
    Call us: +31 541 571 760