Corporate mobility is getting electric, and it’s not just a trend. It is policy. Across Europe, governments are tightening regulations, phasing out fossil fuel incentives, and promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) through targeted tax measures. One thing is clear for businesses in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany: providing EV charging at your workplace is, more or less, essential.
This blog post examines the key regulations, timelines, and fiscal realities in these three countries, as well as why offering EV charging now will future-proof your business.
Belgium: A de facto mandate by 2026
Belgium is taking the lead with aggressive reforms:
- From January 1, 2026, only electric company cars will remain tax-deductible.
- Cars with CO₂ emissions will lose all deductibility.
- Current hybrids or fossil-fuel leases will be phased out gradually, with their deductibility decreasing yearly.
This means that for corporate fleets in Belgium, leasing non-electric vehicles after 2025 becomes financially irresponsible. EVs are the only logical choice.
The opportunity: Companies that electrify early can benefit from:
- 100% tax deductibility on EVs leased before 2026
- Lower Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxes for employees (only 4% of list value)
- Favorable deductions for installing charging infrastructure
Get ready: Your Belgian sites must offer charging by 2026 or risk falling behind on fleet electrification and employee satisfaction.
The Netherlands: Incentives are ending, but emissions targets stay
While the Dutch government hasn’t mandated EV leases yet, it has:
- Set a national goal for 100% zero-emission new cars by 2030
- Introduced CO₂ reporting obligations for companies with 100+ employees starting in 2024
- Offered generous incentives (now being phased out)
Key upcoming changes:
- From 2026, EVs and fossil-fuel cars will face the same “bijtelling” rate (22%) for company car taxes
- Road tax for EVs rises gradually, reaching full price by 2030
- Purchase and private lease subsidies (SEPP) are ending in 2025
Why act now:
- There’s still time to lock in low-tax EV leases before 2026
- Adding workplace charging supports CO₂ reduction goals
- Future-proofing your fleet now ensures compliance with EU zero-emission standards
Germany: No ban, but huge tax benefits
Germany hasn’t imposed leasing mandates yet, but its tax system heavily favors EVs:
- 0.25% taxable value (BIK) for electric company cars (versus 1% for ICE vehicles)
- No vehicle tax on EVs for the first 10 years
- Accelerated depreciation for commercial EVs (up to 40% in year one)
But here’s the catch:
- Subsidies are gone. As of late 2023, no federal Umweltbonus for leasing/purchasing EVs
- Businesses now rely solely on tax breaks and long-term savings
Why charging matters:
- Most German EVs are leased through companies, and these drivers need places to charge
- With the EU 2035 rules banning new petrol/diesel cars, the shift to electric is irreversible
Why EV charging at work is no longer optional
Across Europe, the adoption of electric fleets is accelerating. But EVs alone aren’t enough; charging infrastructure is critical.
When companies offer EV charging:
- Employees save time and money
- You attract eco-conscious talent
- CO₂ emissions drop (helping with sustainability goals)
- Your brand earns credibility as a clean, modern employer
And in many cases (especially with Pluq’s Charging as a Service model), you don’t pay for chargers, installation, or maintenance.
Pluq helps companies in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany take advantage of remaining incentives, comply with future rules, and turn parking spaces into power stations.
Don’t wait for mandates. Stay ahead.
