In this episode, attention is paid to the new motor vehicle tax rules for electric cars. The previous caretaker cabinet proposed a weight correction in the calculation of the motor vehicle tax for electric cars, in order to prevent electric cars from going hand in hand with potentially unattractively high monthly costs due to their higher vehicle weight. The Budget Day documents show that a weight correction is indeed being introduced, but it has been – as the cabinet itself states – ‘reduced’. It has now been announced that not 40 percent, but only 25 percent of the vehicle weight of an electric car may be deducted. But there is more. The weight correction in the mrb calculation will disappear a year earlier than initially planned. The figures are clear: from 2030, the weight correction will amount to a hard zero percent. The cabinet writes that ‘the new figures show that the budgetary loss is considerably higher than previously estimated’, which is why the ‘reducing’ was deemed necessary. Interest groups ANWB, Bovag, Natuur & Milieu, RAI Vereniging and VNA are not happy about the change in the plan. “The cabinet’s turn now confronts the consumer with unexpected extra costs. This undermines confidence in the government”, state ANWB, Bovag, Natuur & Milieu, RAI Vereniging and VNA in a joint response to the cabinet plans. According to the organisations, the surprise is even greater because ‘the promised 40 percent’ had already been approved by the First and Second Chambers. The organisations believe that limiting the weight correction for EVs will delay the transition to electric driving. RAI Vereniging also says that “the price of mobility is being driven up by higher taxes.” The national budget apparently shows that the cabinet wants to ‘collect’ approximately 19.3 billion euros from the motorist. This income must come from bpm, mrb and excise duties, among other things. Roy explains why the rate has suddenly changed and why this type of policy is neither fair nor trustworthy. Listening is of course possible above, but you can also find us via Apple Podcast, Spotify, TuneIN, and Pocket Cast. Search for AutoWeek or De Uitlaat and subscribe if you don’t want to miss an episode. There is a new episode every two weeks! You can also find all episodes here. Respond to the podcast Let us know in the comments what you think of it or if you have certain suggestions that we should talk about sometime. Questions or input via X can be sent via #AWUitlaat, you can also email uitlaat@autoweek.nl . Enjoy listening!
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