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Do many people in Denmark import used electric cars?

More than one in four added electric cars came from abroad.

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Short answer

Yes, used electric cars from abroad are a big part of the supply in Denmark. In September 2026, 7,070 imported used electric cars were added, which is 28.5 % of the total supply of electric cars that month. A year earlier, in September 2025, the share was 36.2 %. The rest of the supply was the 17,778 new electric cars registered in September 2026.

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Why

  1. An imported car pays Danish registration tax when it is registered in Denmark.
  2. The import share fell from 36.2 % to 28.5 % in a year.
  3. New electric car sales grew faster than imports.

Details

For zero-emission cars registered before 2027 only 40 % of the calculated registration tax is paid.

Tip

Before you bring a used car to Denmark, work out the registration tax first, since it is paid when the car gets Danish plates.

What may differ

Import numbers change from month to month with prices abroad and Danish tax rules.

Common misconception

An imported used car avoids Danish registration tax.

What actually happens

Registration tax applies when the car is registered in Denmark, also when it was first registered abroad.

People also ask

  • Is there registration tax on electric cars in Denmark?
  • How many electric cars are there in Denmark?
  • Do electric cars pay annual car tax in Denmark?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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