In the Netherlands, the government is phasing out the tax subsidy scheme that has benefited electric cars since 2020. When the current pool is empty, no more money will come.
In the Netherlands, an era is coming to an end. The government subsidy for the purchase of electric cars, known as the SEPP scheme (Subsidy Scheme for Electric Passenger Cars for Private Individuals), is running out of funds. And there will be no more.
The scheme, which has existed since mid-2020, provides subsidies for both new and used electric cars. This year, 58 million euros (approx. DKK 432 million) were set aside for the purpose, but the pool is expected to be empty before the official closing date on 27 December.
That's what Autovise writes.
On 6 November this year, 90.2 percent of the budget, corresponding to 52.33 million euros (approx. DKK 390 million), had already been spent.
Thus, there is only 5.67 million euros (approx. DKK 42 million) left for new electric cars, which corresponds to approximately 1,922 drivers being able to get financial help.
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The subsidy for new electric cars is 2,950 euros (approx. 22,000 kroner). For used electric cars, the subsidy is 2,000 euros (approx. DKK 15,000).
The pool for used electric cars was originally 29.4 million euros (approx. 219 million kroner). But in July, the Dutch government chose to inject another 23.1 million euros (approx. 172 million kroner) into it.
A total of EUR 52.5 million (approx. DKK 391 million) has been set aside for used electric cars, of which EUR 44.27 million (approx. DKK 330 million) has already been used.
This leaves 8.23 million euros (approx. 61 million kroner) left, which corresponds to approx. 4,115 grants.
Dutch electric car buyers who want to take advantage of the subsidy must therefore be quick, especially if they are looking for a new electric car. From 2025, it will be even more expensive to own an electric car in the Netherlands, as electric cars will then also have to pay periodic taxes.
The Dutch are not the only ones who have removed or are removing support for electric cars. On the other side of the Atlantic in Canada, it has been decided that the electric cars must now also pay for their wear and tear on the roads. Read more about it here .
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