Road tax calculator
Calculate your motor vehicle tax per quarter, month and year by weight, fuel and province.
Your car
On your registration card (field G) or in the plate check.
Classic cars may be exempt.
What do you pay?
Per quarter
€175
Per month
€58
Per year
€700
Breakdown per quarter
Good to know
- Weight class 1151–1250 kg. Results may differ by €1 from the tax office because of rounding.
How does the amount change up to 2030?
| Year | Per quarter | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €175 | €58 | €700 |
| 2026 | €175 | €58 | €700 |
| 2027 | €175 | €58 | €700 |
| 2028 | €175 | €58 | €700 |
| 2029 | €175 | €58 | €700 |
| 2030 | €175 | €58 | €700 |
Other years use the 2026 rates with that year’s discount. Rates are indexed every year, so real amounts may differ.
What do you pay in each province?
| Province | Surcharge rate 2026 | Your car per quarter (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Noord-Holland | 82.1 | €172 |
| Overijssel | 82.2 | €172 |
| Flevoland | 84.7 | €174 |
| Zeeland | 84.4 | €174 |
| Utrecht | 86.4 | €175 |
| Noord-Brabant | 87 | €176 |
| Limburg | 88.5 | €177 |
| Drenthe | 92 | €179 |
| Fryslân | 92.1 | €179 |
| Groningen | 95.7 | €182 |
| Gelderland | 98.3 | €184 |
| Zuid-Holland | 104.4 | €188 |
How is road tax calculated?
Motor vehicle tax (MRB) consists of a national part and the provincial surcharge (opcenten). The amount depends on three things:
- Weight: the mass in running order. The heavier the car, the higher the rate.
- Fuel: diesel and LPG pay a surcharge on top of the petrol rate. Electric cars get a discount up to and including 2029.
- Province: each province levies its own surcharge, so the same car does not cost the same everywhere.
You pay per quarter, as the registered keeper. Example for 2026 in Utrecht: a 1,250 kg petrol car costs €175 per quarter, a diesel of the same weight €361.
How much discount do electric cars and plug-in hybrids get?
| Year | Full electric | Plug-in hybrid (up to 50 g/km) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75% discount | 25% discount |
| 2026 | 30% discount | no discount |
| 2027 | 30% discount | no discount |
| 2028 | 30% discount | no discount |
| 2029 | 25% discount | no discount |
| 2030 | no discount | no discount |
The discount applies to the total including the provincial surcharge, and to used electric cars too. Note: many sites still quote 25% for 2026, but it is 30%. Electric vans no longer get a discount from 2026.
What do you pay per province?
The surcharge differs per province. This is what it looks like in 2026 for an average petrol car and an electric car:
| Province | Surcharge rate 2026 | Petrol 1,250 kg | Electric 1,750 kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noord-Holland | 82.1 | €172 | €214 |
| Overijssel | 82.2 | €172 | €215 |
| Flevoland | 84.7 | €174 | €217 |
| Zeeland | 84.4 | €174 | €217 |
| Utrecht | 86.4 | €175 | €218 |
| Noord-Brabant | 87 | €176 | €219 |
| Limburg | 88.5 | €177 | €220 |
| Drenthe | 92 | €179 | €223 |
| Fryslân | 92.1 | €179 | €223 |
| Groningen | 95.7 | €182 | €227 |
| Gelderland | 98.3 | €184 | €229 |
| Zuid-Holland | 104.4 | €188 | €234 |
What happens to road tax when you sell your car?
It stops automatically once the car is registered to the buyer. You get the overpaid part back pro rata. The buyer pays from the day of the transfer. See also what the transfer costs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay road tax per month or per quarter?
Road tax is calculated per quarter and paid by the registered keeper. The calculator also shows the amount per month and per year, so you can compare it easily with other car costs.
How much road tax does an electric car pay in 2026?
A full electric car pays 70% of the normal rate for its weight in 2026, including the provincial surcharge: it gets a 30% discount. Because electric cars are often heavy, the amount can still be considerable. In 2029 the discount becomes 25% and from 2030 it ends.
Why does a diesel pay more road tax?
Diesels pay a fuel surcharge on top of the rate for petrol cars of the same weight. A diesel without a factory particulate filter also pays a particulate surcharge. Tick in the calculator whether your car has a particulate filter.
Do I get road tax back when I sell my car?
Yes. Road tax stops automatically on the day the car is registered to the buyer. You get the part you had already paid in advance back pro rata from the tax authority.
Sources
- Wet op de motorrijtuigenbelasting 1994, artikel 23 (wetten.overheid.nl)
- Belastingdienst: motorrijtuigenbelasting voor hybride, elektrische en waterstofauto’s
- Belastingdienst: motorrijtuigenbelasting berekenen
- CBS StatLine: tarieven opcenten motorrijtuigenbelasting per provincie
- Eerste Kamer: verkenning opcenten (grondslag tarief 1 april 1995)
- ANWB: Wegenbelasting
- Ondernemersplein (RVO)
- RDW: Een voertuig verkopen