Tax increase on electric vehicles postponed in the agreement on the 2026 Finance Act
Yesterday, the government and the Conservative People's Party presented the Finance Act for 2026, which states that the planned increase in the registration tax on electric vehicles will be postponed by one year.
Please note that the final vote on the Finance Act for 2026 is expected to take place in December 2025, and we therefore reserve the right for possible changes according to consultation approvals.
Yesterday, the government and the Conservative People's Party presented the Finance Act for 2026, which states that the planned increase in the registration tax on electric vehicles will be postponed by one year.
This means that Danes can look forward to most electric vehicles remaining at the same level as in 2025. According to the Ministry of Finance, the agreement is formulated such that "the existing rules in 2025 will apply in 2026" regarding the tax limits for electric vehicles.
Specifically, according to the Finance Act for 2026, this means, among other things:
- The increase in taxes on electric vehicles, which was otherwise set to take effect in 2026, will be postponed by one year
- At the same time, the electricity tax will be significantly reduced to the EU minimum in 2026 and 2027 as a separate measure
The tax postponement is part of a broader focus in the Finance Act for 2026 on green transportation and climate protection.
What does this specifically mean for you, if you either own an electric vehicle or wish to buy one?
- If you are considering an electric vehicle in the price range of around 400,000 DKK, there will be no tax change, which provides greater predictability
- If the vehicle is more expensive or in a category where taxes were already set to increase, changes may still occur in 2026
- Since the electricity tax will also be reduced, it could become cheaper to charge the vehicle from 2026 onwards (From January 1, 2026, the electricity tax is reduced)
Lene Dragsbæk, Commercial Director at Ayvens, says:
"The postponement of the tax increase gives both consumers and the industry a much-needed sense of calm. It makes it easier to plan investments and maintain the positive development in electric vehicle sales that we have seen in recent years."
You can read more about the Finance Act for 2026 below.
