The future is electric, but only if we make it so. That’s why governments across Europe offer tax benefits and purchase initiatives to incentivize the adoption of BEVs. Measures vary per country, but this overview of eight major European fleet markets also shows some common trends: reducing the initial cost of EVs, developing charging infrastructure, and – last but certainly not least – helping corporates make the transition. (For an overview of incentives in eight minor European fleet markets, click here).

Germany

Road tax: BEVs are exempt for a maximum of 10 years. Exemption ends at end of 2030. Valid for all vehicles registered before end of 2025. Company car tax: reduction by up to half of the taxable amount of (1% of the car’s list price) for private use of BEVs and PHEVs, and additional reduction of the taxable amount for BEVs up to €60,000. Buying incentives: Having phased out its corporate incentives in September 2023, the German government in December abruptly cancelled its EV buying incentives for private consumers as well.