What about road tax on hybrid cars and electric vehicles?

Motor vehicle tax – abbreviated mrb – must be paid for every vehicle that is registered. This is also known as road tax. In 2023, the mrb must provide the national government and the provinces with an amount of 6.3 billion euros. There are a number of exceptions where you do not have to pay road tax. For example, cars that have been in use for more than 40 years do not have to pay an MRB. Police, fire and ambulance vehicles also fall under the exception rule.

How much you spend on road tax depends on a number of factors. The heavier your car is, the more road tax you have to pay. After all, you put more stress on the road surface. The type of fuel your vehicle runs on also affects the amount of tax to be paid. In this blog you can read more about the reduced road tax for (second-hand) hybrid and electric vehicles.

What is the road tax for hybrid vehicles?

Do you own a plug-in hybrid car? Then you will receive a 50% discount on the motor vehicle tax. This discount only applies to vehicles with a minimum CO2 emission of a maximum of 50 grams per kilometre. The government has extended the advantageous rate up to and including 2024.

Three favorite plug-in hybrids with affordable road tax

If you decide to purchase a hybrid vehicle from auto.nl, you will save twice as much. You benefit from the low road tax, and from the good price-quality ratio and perfect service from the webshop.

1. Lexus UX

Number 1 on the list of favorite plug-in hybrids is the Lexus UX. This hybrid variant of Lexus is one of the cheaper SUVs of the brand at the moment.

Yet the Lexus UX is not inferior to the rest of the SUVs. The vehicle is less high on its wheels than other SUVs, which means that the road holding is experienced as optimal.

2.Toyota RAV4

The hybrid Toyota RAV4 was one of the founders of the mid-sized SUV. A real workhorse as the Japanese car brand Toyota often shows. At the moment, about half of the Toyota RAV4 used cars are hybrid versions. The other half consists of the petrol versions.

The advantages of the hybrid variant are the quiet and comfortable driving and the high degree of reliability that this version has. This Toyota scores very high, especially in terms of ease of use. Thanks to the support of the electric motor, normal consumption is an average of 1 to 15 or 1 to 18. This way, you not only drive economically due to lower road tax, but also due to attractive fuel consumption.

3. Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The hybrid Mercedes-Benz A-Class is considered relatively cheap. Especially when you compare the hybrid A-Class with the diesel or petrol variant.

Especially the driving technique of this hybrid is excellent. Thanks to the powerful powertrain, this car can be called strong and fast. This vehicle can accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds. The top speed is no less than 235 kilometers per hour.

These hybrid cars are available with or without a plug and all run on electricity and on petrol or diesel. When the battery of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is empty, it can be charged via a plug and charging point. The big difference with a hybrid car without a plug is that the battery of the electric motor is then only charged by the petrol or diesel engine. By being able to charge the PHEV battery yourself, you can easily drive more electric kilometers. For example, hybrid cars contribute to a better climate and environment. With the cheaper road tax, the national government wants to encourage the use of these cleaner and more economical vehicles.

Electric cars and the benefit on road tax

At the moment, you do not have to pay purchase tax or motor vehicle tax for electric vehicles. There is also less addition for a company car. This percentage is 16 percent for both hydrogen cars and solar cell cars.

Stock of favorite electric occasions on auto.nl

1.Peugeot e-208

The electric variant of the sporty Peugeot e-208 has a battery pack of 50 kWh and a capacity of 136 hp. The drive is located in the front wheel. This is also known as FWD.

Within 9 seconds a speed of 100 kilometers per hour is achieved from standstill. The top speed is 150 kilometers per hour. The e-208 looks sporty and has the same interior as the diesel or petrol engine variant.

2.Volkswagen ID.3

The Volkswagen ID.3 is available in different battery variants. The range therefore also differs per model. There is an ID.3 Pure that achieves a range of 349 kilometers, the ID.3 Plus, Max and Pro that reach 426 kilometers and the ID.3 Pro S that has a range of up to 553 kilometers.

You will encounter few physical buttons in the interior. Instead, an upright touchscreen on the dashboard is used. You will notice that the VW ID.3 and ID.4 are family of each other. This can be seen both on the outside and on the inside.

3.Hyundai Kona

The electric Hyundai Kona stands out among the rest of the range of electric SUVs. With the modern comfort and safety systems and a large 8-inch dashboard, the interior looks contemporary.

Thanks to the four-wheel drive, the Kona distinguishes itself from the other vehicles. From standstill it takes 7.9 seconds to reach 100 kilometers per hour.