Fully electric vehicles (EVs) pay only 25% of normal road tax (MRB) in 2025. This decreases to 30% discount from 2026-2028.
Vehicles 40 years or older are FULLY EXEMPT from road tax (MRB). Petrol cars from 1988 or earlier can get a quarter-rate with winter restrictions.
If you won't use your vehicle for a period (travel, restoration, seasonal), suspend the registration to stop paying road tax.
When choosing a vehicle, consider that lighter cars and petrol engines have lower road tax. Each province adds surcharges.
Importing a used car from abroad can save significantly on BPM (purchase tax) compared to buying new in NL.
Compare the cost of a lease car with bijtelling versus using your private car with the €0.23/km tax-free allowance.